Antique Carved Wood Oriental Chinese Opera Doll Elaborate Silk From Doll Museum
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Next Up: Awesome Antique Chinese Opera Doll.Hand made wooden carved head, with the classic long hands and fingers. He does have his belt which was used to tuck in his arms while traveling.Beautiful hand painted face and the costume is so elaborate with silk background fabric and gold metallic threads done with a Dragon motif. (two dragons seen, the Face and the Crawling Dragon below)This doll's hat is outstanding.There are wings on his hat that have tiny tightly coiled springs attache...d that allow them to flutter with movement!!Amazing detail.Very old, very collectible.Stands 11" tall.Doll Stand is included. Below is some history on these wonderful Chinese dolls.Appreciated by the most sophisticated collectors, these remarkable and somewhat rare Chinese Opera Dolls are also known as Royal or Merchant dolls or puppets. Many opera dolls were sold as souvenirs to the aristocratic patrons at performances of the dramatic, colorful Chinese Opera at the height of its popularity in the Qing Dynasty. The elaborate decoration of the intricately embroidered silk costumes denotes the high status of the male and female opera characters depicted and are often trimmed with soft white fur. Made of papier-mâché or composition, the heads are removable. During opera puppet shows, this made for easy wardrobe changes and character shifts.Their exquisite faces have delicately painted features. The hair is painted and the head is often signed on back of the neck. The hair of female dolls is decorated with colorful glass beads, gold swirls, tiny wire coils and fabric pompoms. Fully jointed arms and legs can be posed numerous ways. Thin bamboo poles could be inserted into the long sleeves making puppets of these charming dolls.The tradition of Chinese puppetry originated during the Han Dynasty, and grew throughout the Tang, Song and Qing dynasties. This doll was part of the Mid-Ohio Historical Doll and Toy Museum located in Canal Winchester, Ohio.The museum closed recently after 35+ years.Most of the dolls from the Museum were sold this Spring by the McMaster Harris Auction House here in Ohio. We were lucky enough to obtain a few to offer so take a look at my other listings and add me to your favorite seller list. Check back for more!View My Other Items For SaleAdd me to your Favorite SellersI try to list new items throughout the week so please check back often and thank you for following le*attique. On shipping costs: Packing peanuts now cost $2.45 per cubic foot. Bubble costs $.10.5 cents per sheet. We use all NEW boxes and packing materials and don't scrimp on the materials but take pride in providing professional packing. Ebay calculates their Final value fees on total remitted, including a percentage of total shipping costs. We cannot offer quality goods at an honest low starting price, and hope that the final bid is enough to cover shipping materials and postage, because sometimes it does not and that is why we must insist on a fair allowance for shipping materials in addition to actual cost of postage. please calculate your bid to include all costs to have the item shipped to your door. your understanding is appreciated. Antique Carved Wood Oriental Chinese Opera Doll Elaborate Silk From Doll Museum! Antique Carved Wood Oriental Chinese Opera Doll Elaborate Silk From Doll Museum! Click images to enlarge Description Next Up: Awesome Antique Chinese Opera Doll.
Hand made wooden carved head, with the classic long hands and fingers. He does have his belt which was used to tuck in his arms while traveling.
Beautiful hand painted face and the costume is so elaborate with silk background fabric and gold metallic threads done with a Dragon motif. (two dragons seen, the Face and the Crawling Dragon below)
This doll's hat is outstanding.
There are wings on his hat that have tiny tightly coiled springs attached that allow them to flutter with movement!!
Amazing detail.
Very old, very collectible.
Stands 11" tall.
Doll Stand is included.
Below is some history on these wonderful Chinese dolls.Appreciated by the most sophisticated collectors, these remarkable and somewhat rare Chinese Opera Dolls are also known as Royal or Merchant dolls or puppets. Many opera dolls were sold as souvenirs to the aristocratic patrons at performances of the dramatic, colorful Chinese Opera at the height of its popularity in the Qing Dynasty. The elaborate decoration of the intricately embroidered silk costumes denotes the high status of the male and female opera characters depicted and are often trimmed with soft white fur. Made of papier-mâché or composition, the heads are removable. During opera puppet shows, this made for easy wardrobe changes and character shifts.
Their exquisite faces have delicately painted features. The hair is painted and the head is often signed on back of the neck. The hair of female dolls is decorated with colorful glass beads, gold swirls, tiny wire coils and fabric pompoms. Fully jointed arms and legs can be posed numerous ways.
Thin bamboo poles could be inserted into the long sleeves making puppets of these charming dolls.
The tradition of Chinese puppetry originated during the Han Dynasty, and grew throughout the Tang, Song and Qing dynasties.
This doll was part of the Mid-Ohio Historical Doll and Toy Museum located in Canal Winchester, Ohio.
The museum closed recently after 35+ years.
Most of the dolls from the Museum were sold this Spring by the McMaster Harris Auction House here in Ohio. We were lucky enough to obtain a few to offer so take a look at my other listings and add me to your favorite seller list. Check back for more!
View My Other Items For Sale
Add me to your Favorite Sellers
I try to list new items throughout the week so please check back often and thank you for following le*attique. On shipping costs: Packing peanuts now cost $2.45 per cubic foot. Bubble costs $.10.5 cents per sheet. We use all NEW boxes and packing materials and don't scrimp on the materials but take pride in providing professional packing. Ebay calculates their Final value fees on total remitted, including a percentage of total shipping costs. We cannot offer quality goods at an honest low starting price, and hope that the final bid is enough to cover shipping materials and postage, because sometimes it does not and that is why we must insist on a fair allowance for shipping materials in addition to actual cost of postage. please calculate your bid to include all costs to have the item shipped to your door. your understanding is appreciated. Payment We honor the traditional 3 day interval for payment, but if a longer period is required, all we ask is that winnng bidder let us know what the plan is. :-) Shipping International Bidders Welcome.We will ship pretty much anywhere Worldwide, but have no control over Customs in your location. Please do not ask us to mark items as GIFTS in order to avoid Customs Duties.WE COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE AUCTION ITEMS IF POSSIBLE Bidder agrees to all terms and Conditions including a reasonable shipping materials and handling fee in addition to actual shipping charges imposed by USPS, UPS, or any other third party Shipper and agrees to remit Shipping and Handling and Materials Charges set forth in Ad Listing Shipping Calculator.. Shipping including reasonable materials and handling fee are calculated accurately on each item by Ebay Shipping Calculator Seller uses all new boxes and materials with few exceptions for odd sized items, where we may use a clean recycled box Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. We mark customs declaration as "merchandise" with value at amount of actual winning bid as recorded on eBay listing, AND include harmonized tariff classification number according to actual item. Terms of Sale Items are not warranted for any specific purpose or function. We purchase dolls at many of the top auctions in Ohio, but cannot warrant that any particular doll has or has not been in a smoke or pet free environment for its recent existence. Returns accepted for description errors materially affecting value of doll. About Us What recent customers have said about us:
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Hand made wooden carved head, with the classic long hands and fingers. He does have his belt which was used to tuck in his arms while traveling.
Beautiful hand painted face and the costume is so elaborate with silk background fabric and gold metallic threads done with a Dragon motif. (two dragons seen, the Face and the Crawling Dragon below)
This doll's hat is outstanding.
There are wings on his hat that have tiny tightly coiled springs attached that allow them to flutter with movement!!
Amazing detail.
Very old, very collectible.
Stands 11" tall.
Doll Stand is included.
Below is some history on these wonderful Chinese dolls.Appreciated by the most sophisticated collectors, these remarkable and somewhat rare Chinese Opera Dolls are also known as Royal or Merchant dolls or puppets. Many opera dolls were sold as souvenirs to the aristocratic patrons at performances of the dramatic, colorful Chinese Opera at the height of its popularity in the Qing Dynasty. The elaborate decoration of the intricately embroidered silk costumes denotes the high status of the male and female opera characters depicted and are often trimmed with soft white fur. Made of papier-mâché or composition, the heads are removable. During opera puppet shows, this made for easy wardrobe changes and character shifts.
Their exquisite faces have delicately painted features. The hair is painted and the head is often signed on back of the neck. The hair of female dolls is decorated with colorful glass beads, gold swirls, tiny wire coils and fabric pompoms. Fully jointed arms and legs can be posed numerous ways.
Thin bamboo poles could be inserted into the long sleeves making puppets of these charming dolls.
The tradition of Chinese puppetry originated during the Han Dynasty, and grew throughout the Tang, Song and Qing dynasties.
This doll was part of the Mid-Ohio Historical Doll and Toy Museum located in Canal Winchester, Ohio.
The museum closed recently after 35+ years.
Most of the dolls from the Museum were sold this Spring by the McMaster Harris Auction House here in Ohio. We were lucky enough to obtain a few to offer so take a look at my other listings and add me to your favorite seller list. Check back for more!
View My Other Items For Sale
Add me to your Favorite Sellers
I try to list new items throughout the week so please check back often and thank you for following le*attique. On shipping costs: Packing peanuts now cost $2.45 per cubic foot. Bubble costs $.10.5 cents per sheet. We use all NEW boxes and packing materials and don't scrimp on the materials but take pride in providing professional packing. Ebay calculates their Final value fees on total remitted, including a percentage of total shipping costs. We cannot offer quality goods at an honest low starting price, and hope that the final bid is enough to cover shipping materials and postage, because sometimes it does not and that is why we must insist on a fair allowance for shipping materials in addition to actual cost of postage. please calculate your bid to include all costs to have the item shipped to your door. your understanding is appreciated. Payment We honor the traditional 3 day interval for payment, but if a longer period is required, all we ask is that winnng bidder let us know what the plan is. :-) Shipping International Bidders Welcome.We will ship pretty much anywhere Worldwide, but have no control over Customs in your location. Please do not ask us to mark items as GIFTS in order to avoid Customs Duties.WE COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE AUCTION ITEMS IF POSSIBLE Bidder agrees to all terms and Conditions including a reasonable shipping materials and handling fee in addition to actual shipping charges imposed by USPS, UPS, or any other third party Shipper and agrees to remit Shipping and Handling and Materials Charges set forth in Ad Listing Shipping Calculator.. Shipping including reasonable materials and handling fee are calculated accurately on each item by Ebay Shipping Calculator Seller uses all new boxes and materials with few exceptions for odd sized items, where we may use a clean recycled box Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. We mark customs declaration as "merchandise" with value at amount of actual winning bid as recorded on eBay listing, AND include harmonized tariff classification number according to actual item. Terms of Sale Items are not warranted for any specific purpose or function. We purchase dolls at many of the top auctions in Ohio, but cannot warrant that any particular doll has or has not been in a smoke or pet free environment for its recent existence. Returns accepted for description errors materially affecting value of doll. About Us What recent customers have said about us:
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