King of Asia
Puppet
mid 19th century (made)
mid 19th century (made)
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Male gold cloth puppet with a painted wooden head and traditional dress, representing the king. Operated by a very short handle of cloth which is found under his skirt and is an elongation of his body.
Object details
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Title | King of Asia (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Carved and painted wood with cloth of gold |
Brief description | Gold cloth puppet representing the king. Made in Rajasthan, India in the mid 19th century. |
Physical description | Male gold cloth puppet with a painted wooden head and traditional dress, representing the king. Operated by a very short handle of cloth which is found under his skirt and is an elongation of his body. |
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Credit line | Lanchester Collection |
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Accession number | S.954-2011 |
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Record created | February 20, 2012 |
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