Chinese Opera Doll Puppet, Black Beard. Hand stitched silk applique with animal fur trim, hair, hand carved and painted hands, feet and head. Robe is in colors of black, orange, greens, with sequins and beads. Distinctive facial features with long beard and mustache. On rod mount. 1.5lbs. Puppet 16” 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, fraying to fabric, wear and some scuffs to painted features.