Title
Figurine of Sister Aqing
Year/Period
1960s-1970s
Region
China
Material
Dimension
Object size: H 23.5 x W 8
Accession No.
1997-04886
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr Xu Cheng Bin
This figurine depicts Sister Aqing (Aqing sao), the brave and resourceful female lead in Shajiabang. The story set during the Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945), tells of Sister Aqing (a tea shop owner) hiding wounded Communist soldiers. The classic portrayal of her in an apron hides her secret identity as an underground Communist party member.
