Peking Opera Leg Flap
Theatrical Leg Flap
29-96-159
From: China
Curatorial Section: Asian
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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