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Cantonese Opera PanelN1.682 b

Orange leg panels attached across the top by a wide linen band with two ties. On the front are Fu dog, butterfly and peony motifs in gold, pink, purple, green and blue on an orange ground. Beneath the butterfly motif are yellow, green, pink, turquoise and orange tassels. There are green glass eyes, tin reflectors and white fur on the panels. The backside lining is white cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, rabbit skin, glass, brass metal, paste adhesive, paper, silver metal, gold metal and dye
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureB713

A figure that probably represents a demon motif (A.H.). Traces of gilt and colour. Has a face. The long hair at the back is accentuated with knobule protrusions. Figure's right arm is bending over the back while holding a pointed object (dagger/knife?). On a circular pedestal decorated with rounded red dots.

Culture
Balinese
Material
paper and paste adhesive
Made in
Bali, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sleeve2666/4

White blouse-like garment with slender cuffed sleeves, rounded neck and centre snap closures down the front and back. The large cuffs are stiffened with the edges lined with yellow-gold sequins and a silver geometric pattern. The cuffs and sleeves have green, pink, and blue floral decorations.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
fibre, plastic, cotton fibre, paper ?, metal and paste adhesive
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Robe2666/24

Pink sequined robe with slender cuffed sleeves, side slits, side opening and layered skirt. On the front and back are roundels with yellow and white peonies and a white geometric pattern on pink ground. Between the roundels are smaller circles with a yellow and white cross motif. The collar, sleeve and border bands have yellow and white peonies and a gold-yellow meander pattern. The large cuffs have been stiffened with adhesive. The top layer of the skirt is yellow; the bottom layer white. Both layers have a gold-yellow meander pattern along the lower edge and alternating peony and cross motifs. The inside lining is white cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, fibre, cotton fibre, plastic, metal, dye, paper ? and paste adhesive
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera JacketN1.668

Dark purple jacket with rounded neck, wide sleeves and centre opening with brass frog closures. There are slits in the sides and back. On the front, back and sleeves are dragon, cloud and tree peony motifs in gold, pink, red, yellow and green on dark purple ground. The borders around the sleeves and bottom hem have ju-i head scrolls with bat, cash and shou motifs in gold, pink and yellow on a blue ground. There are green glass eyes and tin reflectors on the front, back and sleeves. Inner yellow linen lining of opera robe shows handwritten labels and woodblock stamps.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, cotton fibre, dye, brass metal, silver metal, gold metal, glass and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera PanelN1.661 b

Blue leg panels attached across the top by a wide linen band with two ties. On the front are dragon, lotus and peony motifs in gold, pink, purple, green, red, white, yellow and orange on a blue ground. The panels are stiffened with a paste adhesive. The backside lining is white cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, hemp fibre, dye, gold metal and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera JacketN1.667

White jacket with rounded neck, wide sleeves and centre opening with brass frog closures. There are slits in the sides and back. On the front and back are four toed dragon, cloud and tree peony motifs in gold, pink and black on a white ground. The borders around the sleeves and bottom hem have ju-i head scrolls with bat and cash motifs in gold on a blue ground. There are green glass eyes and tin reflectors on the front, back and sleeves. The inside lining is natural-coloured linen.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, cotton fibre, dye, brass metal, silver metal, gold metal, glass and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera JacketN1.665

Red jacket with a rounded neck, wide sleeves and centre opening with brass frog closures. There are slits in the sides and back. On the front, back and sleeves are dragon, cloud, sun and peony motifs in silver, pink, yellow, blue and green. The border along the sleeves and bottom hem has ju-i head scrolls with bat, cash and shou motifs in silver and pink on a blue ground. There are tin reflectors and green glass eyes on the front, back and sleeves. The inside lining is yellow linen.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, cotton fibre, dye, brass metal, silver metal, gold metal, glass and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera JacketN1.664

Orange jacket with a rounded neck, wide sleeves and centre opening with brass frog closures. There are slits in the sides and back. On the front, back and sleeves are dragon, cloud, sun and peony motifs in gold, pink, red, and blue. The border along the sleeves and bottom hem has ju-i head scrolls with bat, cash and shou motifs in silver and pink on a blue ground. There are tin reflectors and green glass eyes on the front, back and sleeves. The inside lining is yellow linen.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, cotton fibre, dye, brass metal, silver metal, gold metal, glass and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera RobeN1.659

White robe with wide extended sleeves, side slits and side opening with ties and metal snap fasteners. On the front and back is a large roundel with fish, pearl and prunus motifs in green, blue and yellow on white ground. The collar, sleeve, side and hem borders have a green floral motif surrounded by a blue scalloped circle. The belt carriers have a chrysanthemum motif in blue and white on a red ground stiffened with paper, wood and adhesive. The inside lining is white cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
nylon fibre, cotton fibre, dye, metal, wood, silk fibre, paper and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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