Peking Opera Robe

Theatrical Robe

29-96-161A

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-96-161A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Silk | Cotton | Satin | Gold Thread
Technique Embroidered
Description

Costume for the Peking Opera. Black satin heavily embroidered with gold and many colors of thread. Belt is 29-96-161B.

Length 210 cm
Width 131 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904

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