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Figure1259/3 a-b

Seated figure with a wooden stand (part b). The figure is shaped in relief and has remnants of green glaze on its front; there is a hole for mounting on the bottom and another hole on the top of the head. Stand is comprised of three rectangular levels, each smaller than the one below, and a peg that fits into the figure.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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StandEdz1388

A red-brown lacquer stand with an elongated diamond shape. The flat top surface has a plain centre outlined with a diamond-shaped geometric design. The upper part has two concave floral designs surrounded by a diamond-shaped geometric design on both sides. The middle has a horizontal vertically grooved centre line. The lower part has landscape scenery with houses carved in relief all around. There are four legs which curl up with a decorative leaf, one at each corner.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood and lacquer
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxEdz1389 a-b

Circular box with black on the inside and the bottom, and red on the outside. The box (part a) has a diamond-shaped geometric design around the sides. On top of the lid (part b) there is a picture of two figures in a mountainous landscape with a tree and the same diamond-shaped geometric design around the sides.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood ? and lacquer
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Carving946/24

Man standing on a harrow leading water buffalo on a board. Black thread from buffalo to harrow to man.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, adhesive, metal, paint, fibre and ink
Made in
Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Carving946/15

Two kneeling men punishing a third lying face down on a wooden board. One using a paddle. Two wearing hats with red motifs on top.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, paint and ink
Made in
Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Carving946/35

Man with corn grinder tied to arched stand set on a flat board. Man wears pants and a black buttoned jacket. His outstretched hands hold a t-shaped bar on round grinder sitting on a four-legged pedestal. Grinder has carved criss cross-lines in round hole. The eyes and eyebrows are black, and the mouth is red. Fibre string comes down from the top of the arch down to each side of the t-shaped bar.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, fibre, adhesive, metal and ink
Made in
Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Carving946/31

Figure showing Idol worship -- kneeling to spirit of ancestors. Man wearing conical hat kneeling in front of food covered "alter table". Empty chair with pink and green painted pattern is placed in front of table. Objects are sitting on a wooden base.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, paint, ink, metal and adhesive
Made in
Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxEdz1683

Rectangular box with hinged lid. Interior is a shiny silver colour and outer surface is painted ? in repeating circle and flower patterns in gold on a dark red ground. The lid latches closed with a sliding bar and loop mechanism.

Culture
Chinese
Material
tin metal ? and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pagoda PropEdz1622

Four-tiered hexagonal representation of a tower that narrows towards the top. Roof areas hang over the edges of each tier, and are painted red with black shingle lines. The tower itself is light blue with painted white brick lines. There are small black coloured arched windows on each side. The paper structure is held together by a long bamboo pole that runs the length of the tower. It is secured to the structure by a split cross-bar at the opening near the bottom.

Culture
Chinese
Material
paper, bamboo grass, metal, fibre, paste adhesive ? and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Chest406/5 a-f

Red leather rectangular trunk (part a) decorated with gold coloured painted designs and fitted with brass hardware. There is a rectangular metal piece on the front of the trunk in the centre. The top piece is attached to the lid of the truck and has a metal hinge that flaps down to clip through two protruding metal pegs located on the top of container of the trunk. Part b is a long and thick rectangular piece that arches upwards each end and is connected together by a centralized cross-bar. Part c is a long angular key with two separate metal prongs. Part d is a curved metal handle that curls inwards at each end. Part e is a long piece of white fibre that is decorated with a small piece of place. Part f is a tied up strand of green and white fibre.

Culture
Chinese
Material
skin, brass metal ? and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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