Cantonese Opera Bag Item Number: 2967/42 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Flat, square bag. The fabric of the front of the bag is a shiny synthetic. Bottom corners are rounded, with delicate fringe hanging between, white turning to blue at the ends. Two blue handles are attached to the top corners of the bag. The centre of the bag holds a blue plaque with a white Chinese character sewn to the middle. The plaque is surrounded by a fine dark blue and white braid. The back of the bag is thin white cotton.
History Of Use
The bag is meant to be worn at the waist.
Item History
- Made in China
- Owned by Jin Wah Sing Musical Association before August 29, 2012
- Received from Jin Wah Sing Musical Association (Donor) on August 29, 2012
What
- Name
- Cantonese Opera Bag
- Identification Number
- 2967/42
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- cotton fibre, synthetic fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 45.5 cm, width 23.0 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
- Ownership Date
- before August 29, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on August 29, 2012
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2967/0042