[China] Collection of 25 shadow puppets and accessories
China, most probably first half of the 20th century. Var. sizes, all made from perforated and cut-out semi-transparent pieces of painted animal hide. Approx. 25 complete shadow puppets, with some loose heads and accessories such as theatre wings. Added: three Turkish Karagöz shadow puppets, mounted on canvas.
(total approx. 28)