Shadow Puppet Item Number: 3322/19 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Shadow puppet of the table in the Jung Yuo Temple. Made of paper which has been cut and painted to depict the table with black legs, tabletop covered by a red fabric, which extends down the front of the table. The fabric is decorated with many perforations and a design of two dragons, facing each other, with a red circular object at centre, purple clouds above, and wave-like designs below. Sitting on top of the table is a large candle-holder with two lit candles, and a black cloud-like design above. A large red tassel hangs from the side of the table and '19' is painted on the end.
Narrative
This set of puppets (3322/1-30) was a gift to Muriel King in 1935. "Donated in memory of our mother, Muriel Wallace Burnaby King, from Catherine Christou & Robin King."
Item History
- Made in China before 1935
- Collected during 1935
- Owned by Kitty Christou before October 28, 2018
- Received from Kitty Christou (Donor) on October 28, 2018
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Kitty Christou
- Received from
- Kitty Christou (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Creation Date
- before 1935
- Collection Date
- during 1935
- Ownership Date
- before October 28, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on October 28, 2018
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3322/0019