Chinese Wire and Cloth Doll for the office and the cup is 2

and the cup is 2 3/4" tall x 5 1/2" at widest (handle to handle)

as it seems what was once a cloth interior lining has been removed

mustardy yellow

but I’ve since found that it bears a strong resemblance to ancient Chinese archers and warriors on horses

Chinese Wire and Cloth Doll for the office and the cup is 2Oh, so lovely! I don't know a lot about this doll, but I am pretty certain it is Chinese, and perhaps a "Chinese Opera" doll, which from what I understand were sold at Chinese opera performances as momentos, and often also then converted into puppets for use re enacting the operas. From what I can tell, the body is made of wire covered with cloth, such that the arms and legs can be manipulated some. I'd guess the head as well as the boots are made of