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Immortal character robe, Cantonese opera costume

Unknown Makercirca 1900, Qing Dynasty

Museum of Vancouver

Museum of Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada

This deep red silk robe has wide, banded sleeves, a short, standing collar, a centre front opening, and a panel skirt. It features embroidered bat and peony motifs in bold, blue, green, and white.

The centre front closure and paneled skirt of this costume indicate it was worn to portray an immortal in Cantonese opera.

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  • Title: Immortal character robe, Cantonese opera costume
  • Creator: Unknown Maker
  • Date Created: circa 1900, Qing Dynasty
  • Location Created: China
  • Physical Dimensions: 205 x 137 cm
  • Type: Chinese opera coat
  • Medium: Cotton, glazed cotton, silk, metal, mirrors, gold wrapped thread, brass, sequins
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