Not on display

Burmese marionette

Puppet
20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Burmese marionette of a jointed clown in carved wood, painted pink and white. He wears a small black, painted hat.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleBurmese marionette (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Carved wood, paint and string
Brief description
Marionette of a jointed clown. Burmese, 20th century.
Physical description
Burmese marionette of a jointed clown in carved wood, painted pink and white. He wears a small black, painted hat.
Dimensions
  • Height: 31cm
Credit line
Given by the British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild
Historical context
Traditional Burmese marionette
Other number
P.134 - British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild number
Collection
Accession number
S.405-2001

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Record createdAugust 25, 2004
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