Cantonese Opera Skirt Panel

MOA: University of British Columbia

2967/22

Sequined skirt panel. The narrow panel has a dense floral pattern made of red, dark pink and light pink sequins and translucent cylindrical beads. The back is lined with a shiny synthetic fabric in orange. Eighteen long, light pink tassels hang from the sides and bottom of the panel and the edges are trimmed with white fur. A narrow waistband of white cotton is attached along the top and has a long tie on each end. There is a square stamp in blue ink with Chinese characters on the back lining.

  • History Of Use

    Front panel.

  • Narrative

    Worn with 2967/20-25.


  • Type of Item panel
  • Culture Cantonese
  • Material synthetic fibre, plastic, cotton fibre, rabbit skin
  • Measurements height 83.8 cm, width 37.6 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 2967/0022