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Coin Sword1511/1

Long metal sword made from linked coins and secured with red and yellow fibre. Top of sword has a metal rod protruding from its end and is connected to a short row of stacked coins. Above the row of stacked coins is a coiled piece of fibre with two extending strands. A larger rectangular-shaped composition of coins follows and is linked to a long line of double-sided single overlapping coins. Five coins are attached to the tip of the piece with orange coloured wire.

Culture
Chinese
Material
metal, fibre, plastic and paper
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coin Sword806/12

Long metal sword made from linked coins and secured with red fibre. Top of sword has a diamond-shaped composition of coins and is connected to a short row of stacked coins. A larger diamond-shaped composition of coins follows and is linked to a long line of double-sided single overlapping coins. Attached to the top of the sword is a short red fibre strand and a round globular form made of coins. Attached to the middle of the sword is short red fibre strand and a flat row of joined coins. Connected to the widest part of the piece and the tip of the sword is a double strand of red fibre cording.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal ?, dye and fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1230/1 a-b

Red gold and black human figure (part a) sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower--figure wears a headdress, flowing, open robes, and has both hands laid palm-up, one on top of the other, in her lap. Figure has a large rectangular hole on the back exposing the cavity within. Figure sits on a square red wooden base (part b)--faded paper glued to the front of base features an inscription that reads: "...commonly called The Goddess of Mercy...."

Culture
Chinese
Material
metal, wood, paint, gold metal ? and paper
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Paper Offering1521/31

Three-dimensional, folded pink paper object. Red printed image on the paper depicts two men standing next to one another and a column of characters.

Culture
Chinese
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Seal728/7 a-c

A white-yellow, elliptical container (part a) with a rectangular and a square compartment. The rectangular compartment houses a rectangular seal of the same material (part c) with characters and a landscape scene engraved and painted on the front and one side--a rounded, elliptical lid for the container (part b) has a similar image depicted on the top. Red ink stains are visible within the container and on the bottom of the seal. The entire container is housed in an embroidered rectangular box with a clear plastic window in the lid.

Culture
Chinese
Material
elephant ivory
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1057/7

Seated, throned, male human wooden figure. Figure wears a hat-like object and flowing, open robes. Gold leaf(?) and red paint are visible in spots. Large piece of paper glued to the bottom carries an inscription: "A god from the temple of the soogenii at Canton, China, obtained when the temple was being demolished. 1923/donated by/Stewart ...."

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, paint and gold metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Animal Figure1521/11

Black, four-legged, sheep-like animal constructed with white, circular eyes. Figure is constructed of paper laid over a simple bamboo frame.

Culture
Chinese
Material
paper, bamboo grass and paste adhesive
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Phone Representation1512/3

Black coloured three dimensional representation of a cellular phone. Small silver coloured antenna protruding from top of phone. Has hand written number pad and small metal ring for suspending on top of phone. The phone is covered in clear plastic and has a red plastic handle stapled to the bag at one side.

Culture
Chinese
Material
paper, ink, plastic, adhesive and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEdz4117

Standing, bearded man in military dress of a tunic and tall boots. Tunic is decorated by incised dots. Man's right hand is pulled back in a fist level with his shoulder; both hands are in fists and have holes through centre where objects may previously have been stuck. Some red pigment remains on surface.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay and pigment
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEdz4115

Tall person wearing a floor-length robe with incised decoration. Hair is up in a top knot that protrudes up and back from head; arms are raised with right hand in front of neck and left hand up and to the left of head. Traces of black paint at hair; traces of red on robe.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, paper, adhesive, pigment and fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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