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5 clay models of Peking Opera masks, c.1952-1984

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/14/1

Scope and Contents

These are Peking Opera faces 京劇臉譜 of various martial characters: Ching Te [Jing De 敬德]; Wei Yen Shao [Xu Yanzhao 徐延昭]; Chang Hao [Zhang He 張郃]; Hsia Hou Chou [Xiahou Yuan 夏侯淵]; and Chiang Wei [Jiang Wei 姜維]. They are brightly painted and have long fabric beards. The names are inscribed on the back.

Dates

  • Creation: c.1952-1984

Extent

5 object(s) : Clay and fabric.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

These masks are fragile and some decorative parts have broken.

Dimensions

4.5 x 19 x 3 cm and 5.5 x17 x 3 cm (with beard extended)

Repository Details

Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository

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