Japanese Clown Papier Mache and Cloth Vintage Hand Puppet stirrup cup 3 1/2" across at handle

3 1/2" across at handle

" Thirteen bits are listed on the label

there is a bit of slumping to the form

I would not say Sue was a master carver

Though intended as teaching tools for children

Japanese Clown Papier Mache and Cloth Vintage Hand Puppet stirrup cup 3 1/2" across at handleA few months ago I found a wonderful Japanese cat hand puppet (which immediately sold) that was clearly made by the same maker as this terrific clown and I will continue to hunt for more of the like as I am completely in love with them! With a hand painted papier mache head and a body sewn of two complementary brown and white patterned fabrics, I find it just completely charming. I believe it dates to the 1940s or so, and is ready to be used for a