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Shadow player

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Shadow puppet with white face and red lips, wearing red and black headpiece with red ball on top. The puppet has brown body with white details. The puppet is wearing wide-legged pants and a long-sleeved shirt. The puppet's right arm is extended outward. The puppet is titled "Shadow player" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Donkey skin, cord
Culture
China
Dimensions
292 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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