Figures of a woman killing lice in the hair of her son

Made:
1880-1920 in China
Painted wooden figures

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Painted wooden figures
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Painted wooden figures, seated woman killing lice in the hair of her son who sits at her feet, both dressed in patched clothing, Chinese, 1880-1920

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A69123
Materials:
wood, plaster, hair and plastic
Measurements:
overall: 204 mm x 175 mm x 141 mm, .36kg
without cover: 180 mm x 168 mm x 132 mm,
type:
diorama
credit:
Glendining