Cantonese Opera Umbrella Item Number: 2967/50 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bamboo umbrella frame. Frame consists of a thick centre piece holding a round top that supports 14 extendable ribs connected at their bottoms by cotton strips tied to each end. Inner wooden supports are attached high up on the ribs, as well as to a sliding circle that moves up and down the centre piece in order to extend the umbrella. The handle at the bottom end is covered in black cloth tape. A painted gold top piece (part b) is attached to the umbrella by a nail.
History Of Use
Used to hold up a large silk umbrella cover, as a theatrical prop in Cantonese opera.
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 Umbrella
- Identification Number
- 2967/50 a-b
- Type of Item
- umbrella
- Material
- bamboo grass, wood, cotton fibre, metal and tape adhesive
- Overall
- height 69.0 cm, diameter 78.0 cm
- Part A
- height 56.0 cm, diameter 78.0 cm
- Part B
- height 14.5 cm, diameter 4.8 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
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2967/0050 a-b