Theatrical Headdress (acc. 35.140.1)

Author: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Publisher: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Year: 1935
Identifier: 35.140.1
Type: museum-record
Accessed: 2026-10-26
Rights: cc0

As recorded

Title: Theatrical Headdress
Object name: Headdress
Culture: China
Date: 18th century
Medium: Jade, amber, coral, carnelian, pearls, glass, feathers, gilt wire
Dimensions: H. 8 in. (20.3 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); D. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
Credit line: Fletcher Fund, 1935

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What this source supports

Theatrical HeaddressObject · under review
1. Stated by this source
  The Met records the medium as Jade, amber, coral, carnelian, pearls, glass, feathers, gilt wire.
2. Stated by this source
  The Met catalogues this as a headdress.
3. Stated by this source
  The Met dates this object to 18th century.
4. Stated by this source
  It is held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art (35.140.1).
5. Stated by this source
  The recorded medium indicates this technique: Jade, amber, coral, carnelian, pearls, glass, feathers, gilt wire.
6. Stated by this source
  The recorded medium indicates this technique: Jade, amber, coral, carnelian, pearls, glass, feathers, gilt wire.
Guan (cap or crown)Type
1. Stated by this source
  Catalogued as "Headdress" or "Crown" — a structure that sits on the head, as distinct from a pin inserted into the hair.