China: Court Actress

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a decorative figurine, intricately designed to resemble a traditional performer wearing a detailed costume. The costume is a soft pink with silver accents, featuring colorful embroidered flowers, and is adorned with bright red tassels. The figurine holds a bejeweled staff, adding to its elaborate appearance. Its headpiece is large, ornately decorated with fluffy pink pom-poms, and it extends high above the head, suggesting an influence from traditional ceremonial or theatrical attire. The face is painted with a serene expression, highlighting the meticulous craftsmanship involved in its creation. Long beaded strands drape from the headpiece, accentuating the figurine's cultural and artistic significance. The detailed embroidery and use of shiny elements like sequins enhance its ornamental value. This figure stands on a small, sturdy base, ensuring stability and allowing it to be displayed prominently.

The image depicts a decorative figurine, intricately designed to resemble a traditional performer wearing a detailed costume. The costume is a soft pink with silver accents, featuring colorful embroidered flowers, and is adorned with bright red tassels. The figurine holds a bejeweled staff, adding to its elaborate appearance. Its headpiece is large, ornately decorated with fluffy pink pom-poms, and it extends high above the head, suggesting an influence from traditional ceremonial or theatrical attire. The face is painted with a serene expression, highlighting the meticulous craftsmanship involved in its creation. Long beaded strands drape from the headpiece, accentuating the figurine's cultural and artistic significance. The detailed embroidery and use of shiny elements like sequins enhance its ornamental value. This figure stands on a small, sturdy base, ensuring stability and allowing it to be displayed prominently.

Name/Title

China: Court Actress

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.268

Description

National and Folk dolls of Asia and North Africa. From the Saroff Doll Collection