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Marionette

Place of origin

Three puppets, cotton, decorated with tinsel and sequins, beads and paper
220 winged divine creature - deva, attired in the konbaung court costume
220a lady of the court, princess minthamee
220b lady of the court, princess minthamee


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Marionette
  • Marionette
  • Marionette
Materials and techniques
cotton, tinsel, sequins, beads, paper
Brief description
Puppets, cotton sequins, Burma
Physical description
Three puppets, cotton, decorated with tinsel and sequins, beads and paper
220 winged divine creature - deva, attired in the konbaung court costume
220a lady of the court, princess minthamee
220b lady of the court, princess minthamee
Dimensions
  • Height: 8in
Style
Credit line
Given by Constance E.K. Hellins on RP/50/44
Collection
Accession number
IS.220B-1949

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Record createdJune 19, 2009
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