Core Record |
| Title |
Beijing opera headdress |
| Collection |
Artworld: Oriental Museum |
| Date |
19th century CE |
| Description |
Peking opera headdress, with three metal ornaments in the shape of dragons, two in profile, one with moving tongue and eyes, two springs and bells attached to the ends. Each panel at the front is decorated with pink and blue flowers. Jade tassels either side at the front and yellow chenille fringe around sides and back. |
| Cultural Context |
Chinese |
| Id Number Current Accession |
U85 |
| Location Creation Site |
Zhonghua |
| Location Current Repository |
The Oriental Museum |
| Subject |
accessory (including regalia), mask |
| Measurements |
25.7 x 21 cm |
| Rights |
Oriental Museum, University of Durham, Durham, 2002. All Rights reserved |
| Rights Owner |
OM |
| Style Period |
Qing Dynasty |
| Work Type |
headdress |
