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.

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Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:

This artwork is a hand-painted wooden puppet from ancient China, named "Monkey Sun", which showcases the rich cultural connotations and historical significance of traditional Chinese culture.

This puppet is renowned for its unique artistic style and exquisite craftsmanship, representing a part of ancient Chinese culture.

"Monkey Sun" is one of the characters in traditional Chinese mythological stories, usually depicted as a clever, witty, and brave monkey.

In many legends, Monkey Sun is an incarnation of the sun god, who uses wisdom and courage to help people defeat evil forces.

This character has important symbolic meaning in Chinese culture, representing the power of wisdom, courage, and justice.

The production of this puppet requires a complex process, including design, carving, coloring, and other steps.

Artists create each detail by hand, making the puppet vivid and lifelike in appearance and movement.

This traditional handicraft technique not only preserves the essence of ancient culture but also provides a unique artistic experience for modern audiences.

In addition to being displayed as art, "Monkey Sun" can also be used for educational and entertainment purposes.

It can serve as a teaching tool to help children understand mythological stories and values in traditional Chinese culture.

At the same time, it can also be an entertaining form that attracts the audience's attention and stimulates their interest.

In conclusion, "Monkey Sun" is one of the representative works of traditional hand-painted wooden puppets in China, showcasing the unique charm and profound heritage of Chinese culture.

Whether as an artwork or an educational tool, it has important historical significance and cultural value.

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