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Paper Offering1521/19

A number of rectangular slips of paper tucked into a folded slip of the same paper. Paper is black on one side and white on the other.

Culture
Chinese
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Offering1521/18

Stack of paper banknotes. One side, in blue ink, features the image of a large building, the number 50,000,000 in bold type, and the inscriptions "CURRENCY FOR THE UNDERWORLD," and "HELL BANK NOTE." The other side, in pink and green ink, features the central image of a man with beard and hat surrounded by geometric patterns and characters.

Culture
Chinese
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Candle1521/17 a-b

Two candles, each composed of a stick dipped in red wax with a fibrous grey wick.

Culture
Chinese
Material
rattan ?, wax, dye and fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Incense1521/15 a-g

Parts a and b: candles, part c to e: incense sticks, part f: light white-brown paper with a silver foil square in the centre, part g: light white-brown paper with a gold foil square in the centre and orange dye, parts h and i: bank notes, parts j and k: yellow crepe paper, parts l and m: bank notes, parts n and o: white crepe paper with green printing, part p: outside layer of the bundle made of white-brown crepe paper with red printing, part q: white crepe paper with green printing.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, paper and fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Ornament1490/1

Metal bird-shaped frame covered in rhinestones. Bird appears to be in flight, with outstretched wings and splayed tail feathers. A triangular cluster of rhinestones with a rhinestone fringe hangs from the bird's neck. A large pin is mounted to the underside of the bird.

Culture
Chinese
Material
metal and glass
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Horse CostumeEdz1835 a-b

Horse costume consisting of a paper mache mask (a) and rump over a bamboo frame (b). White horse head with red mouth, black eyes, brown ears, and cream yarn for mane. Rump is white with red stripe detailing, and four white ties at back end. Pink patterned fabric hangs from the neck , and is a skirt around the rump.

Culture
Chinese
Material
paper, paint, bamboo grass, metal, plastic, fibre and paste adhesive
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SkirtEdz1831

White cotton skirt with designs in black trim. The skirt has a wide waistband and two thin ties. The designs on the sides are line and swirl motifs. Around the bottom edge is black trim. The inside is unlined.

Culture
Chinese
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FlagEdz1828

Blue triangular flag with embroidery. On the front are embroidered peony and fire motifs in yellow, pink, red, white, orange and green on blue ground. There is a white cotton band along one side with blue characters stamped on the front. The back is unlined.

Culture
Chinese
Material
cotton fibre, silk fibre and dye
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FlagEdz1827

White triangular flag with embroidery. On the front are embroidered peony and fire motifs in yellow, pink, blue and green on white ground. There is a cotton band along one side with blue characters stamped on the back. The back is unlined.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Stage CurtainEdz1822

Large gold silk stage screen with embroidery. The screen is made up of several panels sewn together. Along the top edge are several ties for hanging. In the centre are Chinese symbols within three large purple roundels. The symbols are white with gold sequins. Flanking the three roundels are four-toed dragons, amidst fire and cloud motifs. At each end are Chinese symbols within a red meander border with three more symbols above and four more below. The bottom edge is curved, dipping lower at the ends and in the centre. Along the bottom edge is a black sequined meander border with a two-tone fringe.

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