Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Lot 157:
Description
H:29.5cm W:11cm
Once wound up and activated, the piece plays music accompanied by synchronized mechanical movements of the figure:Its head turns left and right, and its arms rise and fall gently. Thin threads held in its hands pull a small puppet below to swing in tandem, recreating a puppet show scene. This automaton was a high-end display toy and decorative collectible for aristocratic parlors in its time.
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