Figure of leper

Made:
1880-1920 in China
Painted wooden figure of leper, male Painted wooden figure of leper, male Painted wooden figure of leper, male
Painted wooden figure of leper, male Painted wooden figure of leper, male Painted wooden figure of leper, male

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Painted wooden figure of leper, male
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Painted wooden figure of leper, male
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Painted wooden figure of leper, male
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Painted wooden figure of leper, male, dressin in patched clothing, with bamboo staff, and basket containing papier mache bowl, Chinese, 1880-1920

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A69133
Materials:
incomplete, wood, plaster, grass, papier mache and bamboo
Measurements:
overall: 207 mm x 136 mm x 80 mm,
type:
statue
credit:
Glendining

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