Craft:Chinese traditional puppet handicraft with thousands of years history

Origin:Peking

Attachment:wooden base and Pure silk bracket

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.

Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:

: The artwork is a classical hand-painted Chinese puppet named "Lv Bu in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms," which represents a traditional art form in ancient Chinese culture.

The puppet's craftsmanship is exquisite, and the details are meticulously handled, showcasing the superb skills of ancient Chinese artists and their love for traditional culture.

In this artwork, we can see a male figure wearing gorgeous clothing, holding a long spear, and wearing a golden helmet on his head.

His face is stern and majestic, giving people a sense of bravery and fearlessness.

This image is often seen in ancient literary works such as "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms," which tells historical stories from the Three Kingdoms period.

Through this puppet, we can feel the charm and richness of ancient Chinese culture.

Furthermore, this puppet also has some historical significance.

In Chinese history, Lv Bu was a famous general who performed exceptionally well in wars during the Three Kingdoms period and was known as "Lv Bu among men, and Red Hare among horses."

Displaying Lv Bu's image through this puppet is not only to inherit and promote traditional Chinese culture but also to commemorate this heroic historical figure.

In summary, this artwork attracts people's attention and appreciation with its exquisite craftsmanship, unique imagery, and rich historical and cultural connotations.

It is not only a beautiful piece of art but also an important component of traditional Chinese culture.

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