Cantonese Opera Bag

MOA: University of British Columbia

2967/40

Flat, square bag. The fabric of the front of the bag is a shiny synthetic. Bottom corners are rounded, with delicate white trellis and fringe hanging between. The fringe is white at top turning to blue at the ends. Two blue handles are attached to the top corners of the bag. The centre of the bag holds a blue plaque with a white Chinese character sewn to the middle. The plaque is surrounded by a fine blue and white braid and a boarder of white. The back of the bag is thin white cotton.

  • History Of Use

    The bag is meant to be worn at the waist.


  • Type of Item bag
  • Culture Cantonese
  • Material cotton fibre, synthetic fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 51.0 cm, width 23.0 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 2967/0040