Group Of Five Chinese Dolls Made Of Papier-mâché And Embroidered Silk

A set of five antique Chinese dolls, crafted from papier-mâché, fabric, and embroidered silk. The heads are hand-modeled and hand-painted, and the soft bodies are dressed in richly embroidered traditional costumes, representative of folk art from the late Qing dynasty or the early decades of the 20th century. The set includes three child dolls, one female figure, and one male figure. The silk garments feature decorative embroidery in colored threads. The handcrafted work is highly detailed, typical of dolls intended for export or for puppet theaters in southern China. Wear, losses, tears, and other signs of age are visible, particularly on the textiles and faces. The set is sold as shown.