Theatrical Headdress

29-96-829

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-96-829
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Paper
Description

Front part of Chinese opera headdress; rear part is missing. The front, a curved rectangle, is painted black and red. The black part makes a wave-like design with gold linings. There are Chinese inscriptions at the parts to connect to the rear part. The label says, "Box #45."

Height 18 cm
Length 10 cm
Width 15 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904

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