Persian Man from the Saroff Doll Collection

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a handcrafted puppet featuring a figure adorned with intricate details and a traditional costume. The puppet has a distinctive face with expressive eyes, a prominent beard, and a crown on its head painted with vivid colors. The attire consists of a robe decorated with ornate patterns and embellishments such as sequins and metallic trimmings, which add a touch of brilliance to the garment. The bottom of the robe is lined with a decorative fringe, and the puppet appears to be standing on a wooden platform. The craftsmanship reflects cultural artistry, with attention to both the character's attire and facial expression, suggesting it might be used for storytelling or theatrical performances.

The image depicts a handcrafted puppet featuring a figure adorned with intricate details and a traditional costume. The puppet has a distinctive face with expressive eyes, a prominent beard, and a crown on its head painted with vivid colors. The attire consists of a robe decorated with ornate patterns and embellishments such as sequins and metallic trimmings, which add a touch of brilliance to the garment. The bottom of the robe is lined with a decorative fringe, and the puppet appears to be standing on a wooden platform. The craftsmanship reflects cultural artistry, with attention to both the character's attire and facial expression, suggesting it might be used for storytelling or theatrical performances.

Name/Title

Persian Man from the Saroff Doll Collection

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.67

Description

Persian Man dressed in white with red and gold sequins (558-528 B.C) from Cyprus.

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Notes

Saroff