Peking Opera Leg Flap

Theatrical Leg Flap

29-96-159

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-96-159
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty
Date Made Qing Dynasty
Section Asian
Materials Silk | Cotton
Technique Appliqued | Embroidered
Description

One of a pair? Rear leg flap for costume for Peking Opera. Made of green satin with multi-colored embroidery. Has maroon cotton applique and cotton bands. Floral design in red, purple, dark blue, light blue, lavendar, white and yellow. Two tying straps connected at the top.

Length 76 cm
Width 46.5 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904

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