Theatrical Headdress

29-96-823B

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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

Back of theatrical headdress. Black velvet base decorated with gold. Decoration for the back of the head inlaid with colored glass. Two smaller gold pieces inlaid with green glass project above the head.

Height 24 cm
Length 13 cm
Width 19 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904

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