Cantonese Opera Axe Item Number: 1704/23 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cantonese opera prop. Large curved, scimitar-like blade with two points. Sword is thick and does not taper towards either end. Handle is wound in green twine and a red string with coloured tassels.
Narrative
Donated as part of a collection of Cantonese opera props used by the Jin Wah Sing Musical Association.
Item History
- Made in China before 1940
- Owned by Jin Wah Sing Musical Association before October 15, 1996
- Received from Jin Wah Sing Musical Association (Donor) on October 15, 1996
What
- Name
- Cantonese Opera Axe
- Identification Number
- 1704/23
- Type of Item
- axe
- Material
- dye, brass metal ? and fibre
- Overall
- height 58.5 cm, width 6.5 cm, depth 3.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese: Cantonese
- Previous Owner
- Jin Wah Sing Musical Association
- Received from
- Jin Wah Sing Musical Association (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Creation Date
- before 1940
- Ownership Date
- before October 15, 1996
- Acquisition Date
- on October 15, 1996
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1704/0023