Peking Opera Belt

Theatrical Belt

29-96-162B

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-96-162B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty
Date Made Qing Dynasty
Section Asian
Materials Cotton | Wood | Leather | Bronze
Description

Belt for costume for the Peking Opera. Stiff. Has nine symbolic plaques with three others and a buckle.

Length 45 cm
Width 52 cm
Thickness 3.5 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904

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