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Cantonese Opera Skirt Panel

MOA: University of British Columbia

2967/24

Heavily sequined skirt panels. Skirt is made up of two oblong panels trimmed with white fur, one panel crossing in front of the other, attached to a narrow cotton waist band with side ties. The panels are completely covered with a dense floral pattern of red, dark pink and light pink sequins and translucent cylindrical beads. The back is a shiny white fabric, undecorated. The bottom of each panel holds several long red tassels. A square stamp in blue ink with Chinese characters sits on the back lining.

  • Narrative

    Worn with 2967/20-25.

  • Type of Item panel
  • Culture Cantonese
  • Material synthetic fibre, plastic, cotton fibre, rabbit skin, wood
  • Measurements height 83.0 cm, width 65.0 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 2967/0024

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