FIGURE

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handcrafted paper doll, featuring an intricately adorned figure wearing a traditional robe in various textured fabrics and colors such as beige, purple, and red. The face is skillfully painted with fine details, including slightly upraised eyebrows and pink cheeks, exuding a serene expression. The figure is holding a multicolored rectangular object, possibly a scroll or a decorative piece, in its hands. Attached to the figure is a small label with text. The doll’s outfit is adorned with circular embellishments and bright blue trims that provide visually captivating details. Its shoes are decorated with a vivid pattern incorporating green and orange elements, complemented by a delicate light blue backdrop texture, enhancing the overall aesthetic of this remarkably crafted piece.

The image shows a handcrafted paper doll, featuring an intricately adorned figure wearing a traditional robe in various textured fabrics and colors such as beige, purple, and red. The face is skillfully painted with fine details, including slightly upraised eyebrows and pink cheeks, exuding a serene expression. The figure is holding a multicolored rectangular object, possibly a scroll or a decorative piece, in its hands. Attached to the figure is a small label with text. The doll’s outfit is adorned with circular embellishments and bright blue trims that provide visually captivating details. Its shoes are decorated with a vivid pattern incorporating green and orange elements, complemented by a delicate light blue backdrop texture, enhancing the overall aesthetic of this remarkably crafted piece.

Name/Title

FIGURE

Entry/Object ID

662/16207

Description

Chinese/religious/ "Patron Saint of Musicians"/pale greeen outfit/carries a flute

Collection

ETHNOGRAPHIC/CHINA

Made/Created

Place

Continent

Asia

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

China

Culture/Tribe

Chinese
Asian

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

FIGURE

Dimensions

Height

1/8 in

Width

4 in

Length

10-7/8 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Paper, CLOTH

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 1, 1983