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CoinEdz2219

Round coin with a four-sided hole in the centre, and a rim around the outer edge and the centre hole. The obverse has four characters, and the reverse has two characters. Jiaqing tongbao (top-bottom-right-left) in Chinese characters are on the obverse. Boo cang left-right (mintmark) in Manchu are on the reverse. Dot on the top-left reverse; hole through the field on the bottom-left and bottom-right; rim flaws, pits.

Culture
Chinese
Material
metal and brass metal
Made in
Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CoinEdz2215

Round coin with a four-sided hole in the centre, and a rim around the outer edge and the centre hole. The obverse has four characters, and the reverse has two characters. Jiaqing tongbao (top-bottom-right-left) in Chinese characters are on the obverse. Boo nan left-right (mintmark) in Manchu are on the reverse. Dot on the top reverse; chip from the rim left; rim pits, flaws; extra metal ois inside the centre rim.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal
Made in
Changsha, Hunan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Headdress673/3

Black headdress with two blue streamers. The black front piece has a top scalloped edge and sides that curl upwards. In each curled side is decorative stitching and a red swastika. Green and red stitching form a border around the headdress. Attached to each curled side is a blue streamer. The streamers are then sewn together and hang down. On the end of each streamer is a red swastika.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre ?, dye and cotton fibre ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat673/1

Black hat with floral and geometric embroidery and purple tassels. The hat is made from a length of fabric and joined together at the ends. The top of the hat is left open. At the front of the hat there is extra fabric that hangs down with a scalloped bottom edge. The hat is black with white geometric designs and red stitching. Among the geometric designs are multicoloured flowers, insects and birds. The inside of the hat has beige lining. There are two purple tassels hanging down from the sides of the hat. The tassels are connected by several beige strands.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre ? and dye
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat673/2

Black hat with floral embroidery. The hat is made from a length of fabric and joined together at the ends. The top of the hat is left open. On the front of the hat is a large red and beige flower. To either side of the flower is another smaller flower, branch and bird. Along the bottom of the hat is a beige band, bordered by red and green. The interior lining is white with faded blue flowers.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, dye and cotton fibre ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera HatN1.809

The folded hat is orange and rectangular with a rounded top piece, a back flap and embroidered motifs. The hat has an orange centre panel which folds inwards on both sides. Embroidered on the centre panel are pink, purple and white peonies with green leaves and blue swirls. These designs are repeated on the inside of both side folds. The rounded top piece has a large embroidered dragon motif in green, red, purple, white, and gold. Hanging down from the top piece on either side of the centre panel is a red streamer. On the back, the flap mimics the rounded top piece and extends down past the bottom of the folded centre panel, flaring out at the bottom. The large dragon motif is repeated on the top piece of the back flap. Beneath the dragon and in the centre of the flap is a large purple symbol. Surrounding the symbol is a circle of pink and red ponies, green leaves and blue scroll designs. On the inside of the hat is ecru lining, stiffened with cardboard. Two ecru ties are attached.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
cotton fibre, hemp fibre ?, silk fibre, paper, paste adhesive, dye and gold metal
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Flag HolderN1.840 a

Holder is green-blue and rectangular with black features and two long white ties. The holder flares out at the top and is made of leather covered with green-blue fabric. The features are adhered to the fabric in the shape of a Fu dog face. There is a wide pink mouth with white teeth, a large white nose, round white eyes with green pupils and pointed white eyebrows. The wrinkled forehead and other facial features are black. The white ties are threaded through the inside of the holder and knotted on the outside front in the lower corners. The back of the holder is covered in white cotton with black characters down the centre.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
leather skin ?, paper ?, paste adhesive, cotton fibre, silk fibre ?, rayon fibre ? and dye
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera HatN1.798

The folded hat is black and rectangular with a rounded top piece, a back flap and embroidered motifs. The hat has a black centre panel which folds inwards on both sides. Embroidered on the centre panel are orange and red peonies with green leaves and yellow swirls. On the inside of both side folds is a pink peony with green leaves and yellow swirls. The rounded top piece has pink and red peonies with green leaves and yellow swirls. Hanging down from the top piece on either side of the centre panel is a red streamer. On the back, the flap mimics the rounded top piece and extends down past the bottom of the folded centre panel, flaring out at the bottom. In the centre of the flap is a large orange and red peony. Surrounding the flower is a circle of gold scroll designs and peonies in red and orange with green leaves and yellow swirls. On the inside of the hat is ecru lining, stiffened with cardboard. Two ecru ties are attached.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
cotton fibre, hemp fibre ?, silk fibre, paper, paste adhesive, dye and gold metal
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CoinEdz2233

Round coin with a four-sided hole in the centre, and a rim around the outer edge and the centre hole. The obverse has four characters, and the reverse has two characters. Jiaqing tongbao (top-bottom-right-left) in Chinese characters are on the obverse; boo je left-right (mintmark) in Manchu are on the reverse. File marks; rim pits and flaws.

Culture
Chinese
Material
iron metal and brass metal
Made in
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CoinEdz2234

Round coin with a four-sided hole in the centre, and a rim around the outer edge and the centre hole. The obverse has four characters, and the reverse has two characters. Jiaqing tongbao (top-bottom-right-left) in Chinese characters are on the obverse; boo je left-right (mintmark) in Manchu are on the reverse. Rim pits; extra metal is inside the centre hole; outer rim edge is rough.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal
Made in
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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