Burmese Prince Marionette – Gilded Crown and Sequinned Costume, 83 cm
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- Weight
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A large Burmese marionette of a royal figure, probably a prince, 83 cm tall and weighing 3.6 kg. String puppets like this belong to the tradition of Burmese puppet theatre. The carved head is gilded, with a friendly smile, black-accented eyes and brows, and a tall, tiered pointed crown set with small mirrors and glass inlay.
The costume is richly decorated: scalloped shoulder and hip pieces covered with silver- and gold-coloured sequins, embroidery, beads and glass cabochons. The hands and feet are also carved wood, the hands gilded and the feet red. The figure hangs from its strings, making it a decorative piece for hanging.
Condition
Good condition with light signs of use, such as some wear to the fabric and gilding; please see the detail photos.
Specifications
- Origin: Myanmar (Burma)
- Date: early 20th century
- Material: carved and gilded wood (head, hands, feet), textile with sequins, beads and glass
- Subject: marionette of a royal figure with pointed crown
- Height × width: 83 × 47 cm
- Weight: 3.6 kg
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