Theatrical Headdress

29-96-823A

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-96-823A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Velvet | Paper | Metal
Description

Front of theatrical headdress. Black velvet base with crown made of gilded leather. Piece has several dragons on it with their heads attached to their bodies by springs. Two red silk flowers on top.

Height 21 cm
Length 18 cm
Width 23 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number No 1 5 pieces - Other Number

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