Theatrical Costume for the Role of a Warrior

Theatrical Costume for the Role of a Warrior

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

This costume is for the role of a high-ranking warrior. A nearly identical costume is in the Qing court collection of theatrical costumes in the Palace Museum, Beijing.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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