• Results (5,898)
  • Search

Item Search

The item search helps you look through the thousands of items on the RRN and find exactly what you’re after. We’ve split the search into two parts, Results, and Search Filters. You’re in the results section right now. You can still perform “Quick searches” from the menu bar, but if you’re new to the RRN, click the Search tab above and use the exploratory search.

View Tutorial

Log In to see more items.

Cantonese Opera RobeN1.621

Pale mauve robe with wide extended sleeves, side slits, side opening and banded neck edge. Dragon, deer, chrysanthemum and wave motifs on the front and back in gold, blue and orange on pale mauve ground. Collar , sleeve and border bands with white flower motifs and multicoloured flower badges on medium blue ground. There are green glass eyes, tin reflectors and fur on the front and back. Belt carriers are crane, chrysanthemum and prunus motifs in pink, mauve and white on turquoise ground stiffened with wood, paper and glue. The inside lining is natural-coloured linen.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, cotton fibre, dye, silver metal, brass metal, rabbit skin, glass, wood, paper and paste adhesive
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
View Item Record
Ornament2668/30

Rhinestone hair ornament with a flower design at the end. Scrolled silver fibre and rhinestones are attached underneath the flower. Nine rhinestones in total. A plastic(?) leaf bead(?) is attached to the side of the ornament.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
glass, metal, plastic and fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
View Item Record
Hat2666/29

Folded bright pink hat with sequined designs. The top piece is rounded and the side pieces curl upwards. The design has peonies in orange sequins, leaves in silver and borders in gold sequins. There are two long pink streamers with sequined designs on the ends, attached at the back bottom. The inside is stiffened with cardboard and lined with red cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
fibre, cotton fibre, plastic, dye, paper ?, paste adhesive ?, metal and adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
View Item Record
Robe2666/27

Pink sequined robe with wide extended sleeves, side slits and side opening with ties and snaps. On the front and back are roundels with a peony motif in gold, silver and orange on a pink ground. The collar bands are a gold meander with orange flowers and a gold floral chain with orange flowers. The inside lining is white cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
fibre, cotton fibre, dye, plastic, paper ?, paste adhesive ? and metal
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
View Item Record
Hat2666/26

Folded pink hat with sequined designs and fabric pompom. The hat opens up to a six-sided crown shape. On each side is a sequined peony motif in yellow and white surrounded by gold. Around the bottom edge is a meander border in gold and yellow. There are two black ties attached at the bottom. The inside is lined with white fabric.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
fibre, cotton fibre ?, plastic, paper, paste adhesive and dye
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
View Item Record
Panel2666/23

Short pink panel with sequined designs. The panel has white cotton fabric along the top edge that extends to become ties. The sides taper outwards slightly to the straight bottom edge. On the front are sequined designs; in the centre a large floral motifs in yellow and gold on pink ground. The edges are lined with yellow and gold sequins, with gold and white corner details. There are two long narrow panels attached to the upper back, with the same white floral motifs and gold edging. The back is lined with pink fabric.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
fibre, cotton fibre, plastic and dye
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
View Item Record
Pouch2666/21 a-b

Two pink flat pouches (part a-b) with sequined designs and yellow tassels. The pouch is square shaped. From the upper edge extend two looped handles, with the pouch opening between. The sides taper outwards slightly to a straight bottom edge. Hanging from the edge are yellow tassels decorated with gold thread with pearl-like beads. On the front are large Chinese characters in white, outlined with gold sequins. The characters on each pouch (part a-b) are different. The outer edges are lined with yellow and gold sequins. The back is lined with white cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
fibre, cotton fibre, plastic, paste adhesive and dye
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
View Item Record
BoxN1.510 a-c

Circular box with a carved red lacquer exterior that has arabesque, chrysanthemums and peonies in relief, and consisting of a lid (part b), a base (part a) and a stand (part c). The top of the lid has an elaborate landscape and garden scene with human figures engaging in social activities. The edges have key patterned borders. The interior of the box and the bottom of the base are black laquer.

Culture
Chinese
Material
lacquer and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
View Item Record
Hat2666/17 a-c

Folded bright pink hat (part a) with sequined designs. There are pieces on the sides that frame the hat and curl outwards. The design has peonies in white and yellow sequins, tendrils in gold and borders in gold and yellow sequins. There are two long pink streamers with the same sequined designs attached at the bottom. The inside is stiffened with cardboard and lined with purple fabric. Two long yellow tassels (part b-c). Each tassel has a small metal hook at the top, a body of two gold wrapped cylinders, and long loose strands.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
fibre, cotton fibre ?, plastic, rubber ?, paper, paste adhesive, dye and metal
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
View Item Record
Panel2666/13

Yellow panel with sequined designs. The panel has white cotton fabric along the top edge that extends to become ties. The sides taper outwards to a rounded bottom edge. In the centre is a sequined red pearl motif, surrounded by red fire and blue clouds. Around the lower edges is a border of red circles. There are two long narrow panels attached to the upper back, with pearl, fire, cloud motifs and gold edges. The back is lined with yellow fabric.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
cotton fibre, plastic, dye and synthetic fibre
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
View Item Record