Cantonese Opera Bag Item Number: 2967/47 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 white trellis and fringe hanging between. The fringe is white at top turning to grey and then black at the ends. Two black handles are attached to the top corners of the bag. The centre of the bag holds a black plaque with a white Chinese character sewn to the middle. The plaque is surrounded by a fine white braid and a boarder of blue. 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
- 2967/47
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- cotton fibre, synthetic fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 56.0 cm, width 27.0 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
- 2967/0047