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We are here to help and provide any information you need at all times. We have been packing and sending items abroad for many years and have successfully delivered even the most fragile pieces including Venetian mirrors, carved chairs and arabesque tables. Antique Chinese Puppet Opera Doll Rare Large 19th Century Signed 47 cm 18 1/2 in High.
Signed at the base of the neck with chinese character. Dress: Jacquard Trimmings Decoration and Couching Embroidery on silk. Metal Fitting for rod visible at the back, also metal loops at the side of the sleeves where cord was attached. 47 cm high about 13 cm wide in the middle.
Shows signs of age and enjoyment. Chips on the face and all over wear. Hair that appears to be horse hair is tight with a vintage elastic band that is quite hard to remove. In the summer of 2013 our shop featured in the BBC series Antiques Road Trip; we have also worked with prop-masters and costume designers in the film industry, supplying jewellery and antiques for productions such as Mr Holmes (with Ian Mckellan), Viceroy's House (directed by Gurinder Chadha), the upcoming Disney production Maleficient II, and the TV series Downton Abbey.This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Chinese\Other Chinese". The seller is "nasiaauctionsuk" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.