Gallery 336, Asian Art, third floor, W73
Main Building
Gallery 336, Asian Art, third floor, W73
Main Building
Gallery 336, Asian Art, third floor, W73
| Title: | Warrior Opera Costume |
| Date: | Late 18th century |
| Artist: | Artist/maker unknown, Chinese |
| Medium: | Silk satin with silk embroidery in satin and chain stitch and couched metal threads; gold leaf paper wrapped silk threads in basket weave, various silk and gold leaf on paper thread lampas appliqués; silk braid, silk velvet, glass and metal studs and plaques, and painted silk satin lining |
| Dimensions: | Center Back Length: 50 1/2 inches (128.3 cm) Width (Sleeves outstretched): 68 inches (172.7 cm) |
| Classification: | Costume (including accessories) |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Henry W. Breyer, Sr. 1950 |
| Accession Number: | 1950-4-1 |
| Geography: | Made in China, Asia |
| Context: | Dynasty: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) Period: Qianlong Period (1736-1795) or Jiaqing Period (1796-1820) |
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Gallery 336, Asian Art, third floor, W73
Main Building