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Cantonese Opera Robe

MOA: University of British Columbia

2967/27

Man’s opera costume robe. Robe is long with full sleeves, and short sleeve extensions in light tan at each cuff. The left front of the robe extends over the right and ties under the arm on the right seam. The yellow body of the robe is covered in triangular and pointed forms made of gold and silver sequins. The neck, each cuff and the bottom and side edging are elaborately decorated in brown and silver sequins in patterns of flowers and leaves. The interior of the robe is a light tan cotton.

  • Type of Item robe
  • Culture Cantonese
  • Material silk fibre, cotton fibre, plastic
  • Measurements height 151.0 cm, width 255.0 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 2967/0027

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