Peking Opera Robe
Theatrical Robe
29-96-162A
From: China
Curatorial Section: Asian
Object Number | 29-96-162A |
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 | Opera costume from the Peking Opera. Yellow satin robe heavily embroidered with gold and multi-colored thread. The heavy satin of this robe slowed down the movements of the actor who wore it, making him look elegant onstage. Only the emperor, and the actors playing him, wore yellow robes. Other colors were worn by the lao sheng character, an older man who faced many challenges. |
Height | 135 cm |
Length | 226 cm |
Credit Line | Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904 |
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