Peking Opera Robe
Theatrical Robe
29-96-160A
From: China
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | 29-96-160A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chinese |
| Provenience | China |
| Period | Qing Dynasty |
| Date Made | 19th Century |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Silk | Cotton | Gold Thread | Satin |
| Technique | Embroidered |
| Iconography | Official | Emperor | Dragon |
| Description | Red satin dragon robe (mang pao 蟒袍) worn for the Peking Opera. Heavily embroidered with gold and multi-colored thread. Most likely for a male character, a high official or emperor. The heavy satin of this robe slowed down the movements of the actor who wore it, making him look elegant onstage. |
| Height | 142 cm |
| Length | 191 cm |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904 |
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