Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a traditional Chinese puppet with an intricately crafted face and detailed costume. The puppet's head is made of a smooth material, likely porcelain or ceramic, and is adorned with painted features, including delicate eyes and a serene expression. Its hair is styled ornately, and floral decorations are present, adding to the cultural authenticity. The body is clothed in an elaborate silk costume, featuring a green and gold long coat embellished with red and blue embroidered patterns. It also displays intricate stitching depicting a figure or scene, indicating the puppet's possible role in storytelling or theatrical performances. The arms are extended outward in a pose that suggests movement, hinting at its use in traditional puppetry. The small hands are delicately crafted, and the shoes are detailed with blue trimmings. A white tag with handwritten numbers is attached to the neck, likely an inventory or identification label for collection purposes. This artifact reflects a rich cultural heritage, offering a glimpse into Asian artistic traditions and performance art.

The image features a traditional Chinese puppet with an intricately crafted face and detailed costume. The puppet's head is made of a smooth material, likely porcelain or ceramic, and is adorned with painted features, including delicate eyes and a serene expression. Its hair is styled ornately, and floral decorations are present, adding to the cultural authenticity. The body is clothed in an elaborate silk costume, featuring a green and gold long coat embellished with red and blue embroidered patterns. It also displays intricate stitching depicting a figure or scene, indicating the puppet's possible role in storytelling or theatrical performances. The arms are extended outward in a pose that suggests movement, hinting at its use in traditional puppetry. The small hands are delicately crafted, and the shoes are detailed with blue trimmings. A white tag with handwritten numbers is attached to the neck, likely an inventory or identification label for collection purposes. This artifact reflects a rich cultural heritage, offering a glimpse into Asian artistic traditions and performance art.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

1999.1.87

Description

Doll/composition head & arms/green brocade outfit

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

10-1/4 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Depth

1-1/4 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 28, 2016