bodice

Sleeveless bodice, simping, of leather carved with swirls and tendrils and decorated with gold paint . At front is a six-petalled flower-shaped motif with an artificial gemstone at the centre and pieces of mirror forming the petals; on the back to either side is a motif with artificial gemstone. Lined with dark red velvet, and the edge with a backing painted red which shows through to the front. Vertical opening at the back secured with buttons and cord. Also secured below each armpit with button and cord. Part of costume for legong dancer.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
2010.94.16
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 224 mm x 450 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
velvet; hide
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography
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