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Cantonese Opera ShoesN1.755 a-b

Pair of shoes with leather soles and pink silk uppers. On the sides are circles of coiled wire with domed tin ornaments at the centre, domed tin ornaments at the shoe edge, and mirrored sequins on a fabric flap on the heel. On the pointed tongue are domed metal ornaments, a green pompom and a pink pompom. On the toe is attached a grey silk (?) thread tassel. Just above the sole is a layer of blue fabric. Cotton lining and insole. Off-white fabric edging.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, adhesive, paper, tin metal, metal, fibre, leather skin and cotton fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Hat OrnamentN1.837 a-b

Pair of matching ornaments. Slender bamboo shaft, supporting a raccoon tail, encircled at bottom by a row of gilded cardboard petals, with silk pompoms wired to them. Below this, another circle of gilded petals, supporting a silk fringe. Colours are brown, white, turquoise, orange, pink, gold, and blue. Fringe on (a) is blue, on (b) white.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
raccoon skin, bamboo grass, paper, silk fibre and metal
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera PanelN1.685 b

Mauve leg panels attached across the top by a wide linen band with two long ties. On the front are peony, bat, vase and bird motifs in silver, tourquoise and blue on a mauve ground. Beneath the vase motif are yellow, green, pink, tourquoise and orange tassels. There are green glass eyes, tin reflectors, bells and white fur on the panels. The inside 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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Cantonese Opera ArmourN1.685 a

Mauve armour robe with slender sleeves, epaulets and a side opening with brass frog fasteners. Below the waist, the armour divides into one front panel and three back panels. On the front are fu dog, butterfly, bird, peony and triple cash motifs in silver, red, purple, blue and green on a mauve ground. The collar band has peony motifs in silver, yellow and blue on a mauve ground. The sleeves have multicoloured bird, narcissus and peony motifs. On the back are butterfly, bat, fish, lotus and peony motifs. On each of the large back panels there are five tassels in yellow, turquoise, pink, green and orange. On the front are seven tassels in turquoise, green, orange, yellow, light and dark pink. There are green glass eyes, tin reflectors, bells and white fur on the front and back. The inside lining is natural-coloured linen. (The couching has all fallen apart along the sides.)

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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Cantonese Opera CollarN1.683 c

Detachable collar with bat and lotus motifs in gold, pink, purple, green and yellow on a black ground. There is white fur and two brass frog fasteners. The backside lining is white cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, rabbit skin, brass metal, paste adhesive, silver metal, gold metal, dye and paper
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera PanelN1.683 b

Black leg panels attached across the top by a wide, natural-coloured linen band with two long ties. On the front are peony, prunus, bat, vase and fu dog motifs in silver, blue, green, purple, white and pink on a black ground. Beneath the vase motif are yellow, green, pink and turquoise. There are green glass eyes, tin reflectors and white fur on the panels. The inside 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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Cantonese Opera RobeN1.679 a

Red robe with wide extended sleeves, side slits, side opening and banded neck edge. Dragon, fish and wave designs on the front and back, in gold pink and blue on red ground. Collar, sleeve and border bands with endless knot, rare vase, wheel, hsi and double gourd symbols in gold and pink on medium blue ground. There are mirrors, green glass eyes and tin reflectors on the front and back. Belt carriers are silver chrysanthemums on light green ground stiffened with paper and glue. The inside lining is yellow linen.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, cotton fibre, synthetic fibre, dye, silver metal, gold metal, brass metal, glass, wood and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera CollarN1.684 b

White collar with embroidery and brass frog closure. The collar is rounded at the back and pointed at the ends. On the front are butterfly and peony motifs in gold, blue, turquoise and pink. There is blue trim, gold braid and white fur around the edges. There are green glass eyes and tin reflectors. The back lining is white cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, gold metal, rabbit skin, paste adhesive, brass metal, silver metal, dye, paper, cotton fibre and glass
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera ArmourN1.684 a

White armour robe with slender sleeves, epaulets and a side opening with brass frog fasteners. Below the waist, the armour divides into one front panel and three back panels. On the front are fu dog, bird, triple cash, endless knot, sun and peony motifs in silver, blue, green, pink, red and orange on a white ground. The collar band has peony motifs in silver, green and pink. The sleeves have multicoloured bird, narcissus, peony and swastika motifs. On the back are butterfly, bat, fish, lotus, endless knot and peony motifs. On each of the large back panels there are five tassels in yellow, turquoise, pink, green and orange. On the front are six large tassels in turquoise, green, orange, yellow and pink. There are green glass eyes, tin reflectors, bells and white fur on the front and back. The inside 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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Cantonese Opera HatN1.676 b

The folded hat is orange and rectangular, decorated with appliqué and metal-mirrored discs. The front of the hat has a centre panel with the sides folded inwards. On the centre panel is a large white circle with an embrodiered bird. Surrounding the circle are tuffs of white rabbit fur. Around the circle are motifs in silver thread on an orange background. The lower half of the hat has motifs in silver thread on rounded sections of a black background. Along the bottom is a blue border with brass discs, edged with purple with traces of gold. The back of the hat has motifs in silver thread over two blue ovals and an orange background. Inside the centre hat folds are large white circles with goldfish surrounded with tuffs of white rabbit fur. Covering the entire surface of the hat are metal discs with mirrored centres. On the inside of the hat is ecru lining, stiffened with cardboard. Two ecru ties are attached.

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