Large and Delicate Chinese String Puppet

Size:36cm*14cm*72cm

Material:silk and camphor wood

Unbelievable delicate, worth collecting! All hand made by Chinese traditional craftsmen

The Chinese Puppet Show (kuileixi) is known as mu'ouxi (play of wooden dolls), in the country, which has its roots in remote time. Traditionally, Puppet Show comes in three forms: the rod-top puppet, the marionette or string puppet and the glove or hand puppet. In China, the rod-top puppet is the most popular show.

The puppet, less than a meter tall, is made with true-to-life features. It is raised overhead at the top of a stick by the puppeteer with one hand and manipulated its action (moving a pair of wire rods) with the other hand.

One of the basic skills required of the puppeteer is to be able to hold high the puppet, which weighs 2 to 3 kilograms, with one arm and to keep it either motionless or moving steadily on the Same as picture level as dictated by the scenario.

Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:

This painting depicts the image of Zhuge Liang, a famous general in ancient China.

He is holding a feather fan and smiling with a solemn and confident expression.

The details of his image are exquisitely portrayed, showcasing the artist's superb skills.

Zhuge Liang was a renowned strategist and wise man in Chinese history.

During the Three Kingdoms period, he served Shu Han and provided counsel to Liu Bei, helping him establish a powerful state.

His image holds an important position in Chinese culture as a symbol of wisdom and strategy.

Through delicate depiction and vivid expression, this painting brings Zhuge Liang's image to life, allowing people to feel his wisdom and charisma.

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