The Alchemist Marionette ~ Myanmar 1960s Lotte Sievers-Hahn Her vivid expression with wide-open

Her vivid expression with wide-open eyes is adorable

This marionette has a very expressive face

Hands are approximately 3

Her hair's fur has thinned

Welcome this darling little puppet to your old Steiff Collection

The Alchemist Marionette ~ Myanmar 1960s Lotte Sievers-Hahn Her vivid expression with wide-openSituated between China and India, Myanmar (also known as Burma) is home to some of the most beautiful marionettes made in South East Asia. Always full of expression and masterfully handcrafted, their puppet theatre tradition dates back to the 15th century and since then it's been used to educate people in history, religion and various aspects of life. This large marionette depicting the Alchemist one of the good characters of the show is a fine