Chinese Opera Doll Puppet, Elderly Monkey. Hand stitched silk applique with animal fur trim, hair, hand carved and painted hands, feet and head. Robe is in colors of light orange, greens, with colorful sequins and beads. Distinctive fantastical designs on face. On rod mount. 1.5lbs. Puppet 17.5” without base.
From the collection of Morton and Mary Field, Beverly Hills, CA. The majority of the collection was originally purchased from Addie Newman, Los Angeles, CA from the 1960’s – 1989.

Age and use related wear, fading, soiling, wear to fabric, wear and some chipping to painted features.