FIGURE

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a traditional paper-cut figure dressed in an elaborately patterned blue garment, featuring geometric designs and circular embellishments. The figure wears a black hat adorned with a square emblem, and a thin mustache and goatee give further character to the painted face. The hands are folded serenely across the chest, and the sleeves show hints of different colors, including red, turquoise, and pink, adding a sense of depth and dimension. This intricate paper-cut artwork likely represents a figure of historical or cultural significance, crafted with attention to detail and a focus on capturing traditional attire, set against a textured, neutral background.

The image depicts a traditional paper-cut figure dressed in an elaborately patterned blue garment, featuring geometric designs and circular embellishments. The figure wears a black hat adorned with a square emblem, and a thin mustache and goatee give further character to the painted face. The hands are folded serenely across the chest, and the sleeves show hints of different colors, including red, turquoise, and pink, adding a sense of depth and dimension. This intricate paper-cut artwork likely represents a figure of historical or cultural significance, crafted with attention to detail and a focus on capturing traditional attire, set against a textured, neutral background.

Name/Title

FIGURE

Entry/Object ID

662/16211

Description

Chinese/religious/ "Patron Saint of Actors"/dark blue outfit/emblem is castinets

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

11 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Paper, CLOTH

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 1, 1983