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Container3443/9

Silver container shaped like a well. There is a short rounded base with a bowl inside. The sides are decorated with vertical lines, and three horizontal bands evenly spaced, and four flower decorations. Extending up on opposite sides are two flat, vertical arms with a crossbar at the top connecting the two. There is a maker's mark on the base.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silver metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container3443/7 a-b

Silver container (part a) with glass insert (part b). The container is shaped like a four-petaled flower in cross-section, that tapers in from top to bottom, and stands on a raised base of the same shape. Each convex side has a different panel containing cherry blossoms or bamboo. The glass insert sits snugly within the bowl, and has the same flower-shape. Two makers' marks on base, including WH90.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silver metal and glass
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container3443/5 a-b

Silver container (part a) with glass insert (part b). The container has a circular body, thick walls, and both top and bottom are flat with exception to the three feet. The sides are decorated with three raised cherry blossom designs, with the branch of each extending down to form each of the three feet. There is one inset rectangular panel with a raised design. The glass insert fits snugly in the bowl of the container. Mark on base: WH90

Culture
Chinese
Material
silver metal and glass
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container3443/3 a-b

Silver urn-shaped container (part a) with lid (part b). The body tapers inwards from a wide shoulder, and is decorated with bamboo. The lid inserts within the tall neck of the container. It has a wide cap, and holes surrounding the central knob. There are three makers' marks on the base, including WH. 90.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silver metal
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Jacket3464/1

Handmade, indigo dyed jacket. The exterior is black, the interior is lined with dark blue cloth. Jacket has a front centre opening, with finely woven bands attached to either side. Bands have a central design of curved lines on a solid background, trimmed by plain and dotted lines. Designs are done in different shades of purple. Identically coloured bands are along the halfway point of the sleeves. Bands have alternating, diagonal rows of swastikas and meander-like designs. They are framed with straight lines and rhombuses. Sides of bands, closest to the cuffs, are trimmed with white and dark brown stitches. Identical stitching along shoulders. Back of jacket has a central panel of vertical stripes, done in shades of blue and brown. Overtop, below the neckline, is an additional decorative panel made of tin embroidery, done in meander-like designs. Panel has long strands of fringe along the bottom edge. Front of jacket has a patch on one side, and another piece is inset around the neck.

Culture
Miao
Material
cotton fibre, tin metal, indigo dye and dye
Made in
Jianhe, Guizhou, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Box3445/3 a-b

Circular white-blue glazed box (part a) with lid (part b). The lid is decorated with a floral motif. The edge and side of the lid and side of the box are scalloped.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Plate3445/4

Dehua lotus porcelain plate with slightly raised edge, and raised circular foot. The background is light bue-white with two levels of panels with suspended floral designs, which is similar on the underside around the foot. At centre, a large blue spiral. Rim is blue.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Burner3445/1

Small glazed bowl raised on three feet. Low bulbous body with concave neck that flares out to lip and wide, open mouth. The exterior has a light yellow-brown glaze with crazing. (Collector sticker on base.)

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bowl3445/2

Large blue and white bowl with raised unglazed circular foot. The sides flare out to a wide circular rim. The sides are light blue-white with blue crosshatching and four panels, each within a four-point leaf-shape, showing various scenes. Below the rim is a band with blue meander designs and oblong sections with either objects or Chinese writing. The interior of the bowl is light blue-white. The base of the foot is orange-red.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SkirtEdz1503

Iridescent purple damask skirt with pleats and embroidery. Across the top is a wide pink cotton waistband with two loops. The purple damask is woven containing a cloud motif and the Eight Immortal symbols. On the edges of the skirt is a black border with a second border of floral motif on cream ground. On the pleats is a black border, some with an added floral trim. On the front and back panels are appliqué phoenix, bat, peony, vase, coin, fan and sword motifs in pink, red, gold, green and blue. The inside is lined with blue silk.

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