Cantonese Opera Tunic

MOA: University of British Columbia

2967/10

Short silk copper-coloured tunic with black applique leaf and vine pattern down front opening, around bottom and along side slits. Around collar is an applique key pattern, also in black. At each wrist is a panel of light blue silk colourfully embroidered with birds, flowers, butterflies, trees and foliage. The tunic closes at front centre with two fabric buttons and a long tie.


  • Type of Item tunic
  • Culture Cantonese
  • Material silk fibre, synthetic fibre
  • Measurements height 96.0 cm, width 140.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Jin Wah Sing Musical Association
  • Received from Jin Wah Sing Musical Association

  • Made in China

  • Ownership Date before August 29, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on August 29, 2012

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2967/0010