Prop horn. Double-reed brass horn with a tapering ribbed wooden body--wooden body has seven segments, each with a finger hole. End of wooden body is attached to a tapering brass fitting with two spherical knobs centred on it--small reed mouthpiece is attached to this fitting.

Cantonese opera prop representing a clothing hook. Brown wooden object with eight upward prongs around a cylindrical central shaft, ending in a rounded base from which the eight prongs, evenly spaced, protrude upwards from the shaft at a ninety-five degree angle. A length of white-yellow cotton cord is looped through a hole in the top of the shaft.

Cantonese opera prop representing a mourning staff. Solid bamboo reed with frayed cloth wrapped around three-quarters of its length. The cloth is beige and brown. The part of the reed that is showing has been painted blue-green. It has a hole running through its diameter near the end through which a blue, twisted string is looped.

Decapitated head opera prop. Representation of a human head. Eyebrows are painted black, eyes are black and white, lips are red, and edge of throat is rimmed with red. A looped rod extends from the top of the head. It is wrapped with grey fibre. Black fibre is wrapped overtop of the grey fibre and hangs down at the sides. There is a hole on top of the head where the rod is attached.

Spherical wooden drum with two opposite sides covered with skin. Skin is attached to wood by metal rivets that ring the outer edge of the material. Two metal rings are attached on either side of the drum via two small holes in the wood.

Green five piece hoop belt (part b-f). The rectangular pieces are curved and fit together. Part (b) has no tabs. Part (c) has one leather tab folded back under the belt loop and one wooden tab. Part (d) has two leather tabs folded back. Part (e) has no tabs. Part (f) has one leather tab folded back and one wooden tab. The fabric is fixed over a wooden centre. The front has embroidered Immortal symbols and floral motifs in orange, pink and purple on a turquoise ground. The back lining is royal blue cotton.

Multicoloured cotton skirt with an open back and a tie closure at the waistband. Skirt is made from two identical panels, overlapping at centre front, attached to a wide, unbleached cotton waistband; panels are made from strips of blue, white, green, purple, red, and yellow fabric, separated by gold metallic braid-like ribbon.

Red square banner with embroidery, hanging panels and fringe. In the centre is an ecru circle containing a black character. On the front are vase, endless knot, umbrella, butterfly and peony motifs. Around the edges is a border with a blue floral motif on an ecru ground. On the sides are two narrow hanging panels with gold butterfly and peony motifs on red ground. Along the bottom edge is a knotted pink fringe. There are glass eyes, mirrors and tin reflectors overall. The top edge and back is lined with red cotton.

Green collar with embroidery, thin hanging panels and centre opening with brass frog closures. The collar extends over the shoulders and angles down the front and back with scalloped edges. There are scroll motif cut-outs joined to the main piece by stitches. On the front and back are peony, prunus, chrysanthemum and bat motifs on a green ground. There are two thin panels hanging from the front and back with peony motifs on a green ground. All the edges are trimmed with pink. The inside lining is natural-coloured linen.

Black jacket with wide sleeves, side slits and centre opening with frog closures. The collar, centre opening, sleeves and hem have blue bands with white trim and a scalloped motif. The inside lining is white.