China: The old Empress

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a doll dressed in a colorful and elaborate traditional costume. The doll has a hand-painted face with bright red lips and expressive eyes, and it is adorned with earrings and flowers on its head. The costume consists of vibrant purple and gold fabrics, intricately decorated with sequins and beads, which embellish the outfit with rich patterns and textures. The sleeves are a shiny silvery material with intricate trim at the cuffs, while the front of the costume features a bejeweled collar and a long, red ribbon hanging down. The lower part of the outfit is yellow with crisscrossed bands and additional sequins, completing the luxurious attire. The doll is standing on a wooden base, showcasing a cultural and artistic style that highlights attention to detail and craftsmanship.

The image features a doll dressed in a colorful and elaborate traditional costume. The doll has a hand-painted face with bright red lips and expressive eyes, and it is adorned with earrings and flowers on its head. The costume consists of vibrant purple and gold fabrics, intricately decorated with sequins and beads, which embellish the outfit with rich patterns and textures. The sleeves are a shiny silvery material with intricate trim at the cuffs, while the front of the costume features a bejeweled collar and a long, red ribbon hanging down. The lower part of the outfit is yellow with crisscrossed bands and additional sequins, completing the luxurious attire. The doll is standing on a wooden base, showcasing a cultural and artistic style that highlights attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Name/Title

China: The old Empress

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.271

Description

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