Title
'Ying Kao' (Grand Armour)
Year/Period
1930s-1950s
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Object size: 95 x 94.3 cm
Accession No.
2007-51708-002
Collection of
A Grand Armour is a resplendent Chinese opera costume conveying importance and worn by lead actors performing the role of generals or military officials or actresses portraying lady warriors. Designed and modelled after the ancient armour, triangular pennants of command are mounted on the wearers back, heightening the costume’s dramatic effect. This set of densely sequinned costume with six triangular pennants weighs over 20 kg when fully assembled (refer to 2007-51708).
