4 old Chinese silk dolls - China - 21st century

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You are bidding on here 4 pieces of old flat figures from China with silk clothing and paper heads.
Ancient Chinese art.
Origin and Period: These dolls are of Chinese origin and probably date from the mid-20th century (Republican period, ca. 1912-1949). They were often made for the tourist trade.

Materials: The figures are made from stuffed silk or fabric, with the face painted on paper-silk. Two even have real hair as a beard,
Style: They are made in an elevated, stuffed relief and can be described as two-dimensional figures.
32,31, 27 and 20

Subject: The depicted figures often portray historical characters, immortals (such as the Eight Immortals) or characters from the Peking Opera.

You are bidding on here 4 pieces of old flat figures from China with silk clothing and paper heads.
Ancient Chinese art.
Origin and Period: These dolls are of Chinese origin and probably date from the mid-20th century (Republican period, ca. 1912-1949). They were often made for the tourist trade.

Materials: The figures are made from stuffed silk or fabric, with the face painted on paper-silk. Two even have real hair as a beard,
Style: They are made in an elevated, stuffed relief and can be described as two-dimensional figures.
32,31, 27 and 20

Subject: The depicted figures often portray historical characters, immortals (such as the Eight Immortals) or characters from the Peking Opera.

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
21st century
No. of items
4
Country of Origin
China
Attribution
Original
Height
31 cm
Width
12 cm
Title of artwork
4 old Chinese silk dolls
Condition
Good condition
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