Cantonese Opera Cape

MOA: University of British Columbia

2967/28

Cantonese opera costume cape. Garment is long, with a high back slit and an encircling collar at top. The exterior of the garment and collar are entirely covered in sequins; a green base with silver and light green leaf and foliage pattern, accented with transparent bead tubes. Ivory satin lines the interior, with a short white fur edging around the boarder of cape, back slit, and collar. Two short green satin ribbon ties with sequins hang from the collar. (The cape can be worn with a hood, 2967/29.)


  • Type of Item cape
  • Culture Cantonese
  • Material synthetic fibre, plastic, rabbit skin, metal
  • Measurements height 134.0 cm, width 186.0 cm, depth 7.0 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
  • Current Location Case 85
  • Accession Number 2967/0028