This handmade shadow play puppet features the popular image of Qing Dynasty young lady from ancient drama and opera performance.   The young girl with pretty mouth looks like a roseate cherry, a pair of eye brows shape as willow leaves, the beauty standard in ancient China.  The snow flake pattern on the puppet is one of the popular patterns to show the extreme skills of the craftsman. 

The girl braids her hair in two long plaits that represents her single state, whereas married women of the Qing Dynasty would wear hair in a bun.  Lotus and red tassel adorn on the head of the girl.  A long Chinese style unlined blouse, wide trousers, front of garment leaning to one side, flared cuffs and sleeves all show the traditional style of the Qing Dynasty.