Temple-dancer marionette
Puppet
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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Carved wooden marionette; a temple-dancer figure with a painted face and black earrings. Wearing yellow, orange, black and white patterned cotton trousers. He also wears white cotton jacket embroidered with silver and sequins. Accessorised with silver and black bangles.
Control bars. There is a string between the shoulders, string is also attached to head and arms.
Control bars. There is a string between the shoulders, string is also attached to head and arms.
Object details
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Title | Temple-dancer marionette (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Carved wood with painted decoration; sewn and embroidered cotton costume. Suspected use of human hair. |
Brief description | Temple dancer marionette, made in Burma in the 19th century. |
Physical description | Carved wooden marionette; a temple-dancer figure with a painted face and black earrings. Wearing yellow, orange, black and white patterned cotton trousers. He also wears white cotton jacket embroidered with silver and sequins. Accessorised with silver and black bangles. Control bars. There is a string between the shoulders, string is also attached to head and arms. |
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Credit line | Lanchester Collection |
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Accession number | S.965-2011 |
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Record created | February 23, 2012 |
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