Peking Opera Leg Flap
Theatrical Leg Flap
29-96-159
From: China
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | 29-96-159 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chinese |
| Provenience | China |
| Period | Qing Dynasty |
| Date Made | Qing Dynasty |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Silk | Cotton |
| Technique | Appliqued | Embroidered |
| Description | One of a pair? Rear leg flap for costume for Peking Opera. Made of green satin with multi-colored embroidery. Has maroon cotton applique and cotton bands. Floral design in red, purple, dark blue, light blue, lavendar, white and yellow. Two tying straps connected at the top. |
| Length | 76 cm |
| Width | 46.5 cm |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904 |
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