Theatrical Headdress

29-96-827A

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-96-827A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Paper | Metal | Glass
Inscription Language Chinese Language
Description

Front part of a Chinese opera headdress. The front is mostly painted in gold and red, shaped like a curved rectangle, fulll of gold decorations. At the center, glass, round medals on blue and green backgrounds are attached. Two gold dragons and ten silver medals are also attached. A Chinese inscription is on each loop to connect to the rear of the headdress.

Height 21 cm
Length 11 cm
Width 16 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number No 4 5 pieces - Other Number

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