Standing bearded actor
| Accession Nr.: | 62.302.1 |
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| Type: | sculpture; pottery |
| Date of production: |
19th century
Qing dynasty |
| Place of production: | |
| Acquisition: | collection of Ferenc Hopp |
| Materials: | earthenware |
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| Techniques: | glazed; painted |
| Dimensions: | height: 41 cm diameter (base): 14.2 cm |
In Beijing operas, female roles were normally impersonated by male actors. The bearded actor depicted by the item impersonates a male role.