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Cantonese Opera BeltN1.622 b-f

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.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, bamboo grass, leather skin, paper, dye and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera SkirtN1.858 b

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.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
cotton fibre, silver metal, hemp fibre, dye and starch
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShoeEdz1224

One shoe made of black cloth. The inside is made of beige fabric. The heel is nailed on. The sole is made of leather.

Culture
Chinese
Material
fibre, leather skin and dye ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlEdz1030

Green bowl with a small foot and turned lip; floral design is loosely pressed onto the sides.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BannerEdz3123

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.

Culture
Chinese
Material
metal, silk fibre, cotton fibre and glass
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEdz1396

A figure of a four-legged creature with its head bent downward. There are eyes, a snout, a mouth, and ears. Three horns protrude from the back of the head. Five round semi-circular protrusions are along the back. The tail curls upward and outward. Its back right leg is bent while its back left leg is angled forward and its two front legs are relatively straight. The feet have hooves. The shoulder areas are rounded as are the hind quarters which has a curled line design on its left side. The middle section of the body is smaller than the rest.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Embroidered TextileEdz1562

Blue silk cloth embroidered with green and red, and gold and silver metallic thread. Two coin shapes, one with breen swirls and red circle around a square with Chinese characters. The other has flower in center surrounded by Chinese characters. A fan and shapes between coins, and at opposite end, have chinese characters in them.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, metal and dye
Made in
Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEdz4116

Standing horse with a large, decorated saddle, a bridle, and decorations at chest and rear. Mane is short; red paint remnants on saddle, decorations, and mane. Horse hooves are on a flat, clay slab.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, pigment and adhesive
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1598/1

Unglazed horse with front right foot raised. Horse is wearing a decorated saddle and decorations around its neck and rear. Its tail is short and its mouth is open. Remnants of red, orange and brown paint remain on surface: orange on the saddle decorations; red on the hair and tail; brown on the rest of the body. Possible remnants of gold enamel on the hoofs. Figure stands on a flat, rectangular clay slab. (External mount for support.)

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay and pigment
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Paper Model Boat1521/8

Miniature red boat. Boat is constructed from paper affixed to a simple bamboo frame. Boat has a canopy of red flowered paper, four red paper pennants, and side rails running the length of the boat with hanging paper fringes.

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