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Buddha FigureEd5.2788

Carved buddha figure in stooped position. Figure is covered mostly in gold lacquer, except for black hair and crown. Halo with raised scalloped decorative band is attached to a rectangular arm that is pegged to the figure at mid-back. The head has a three-peaked mountain crown, elongated ear lobes, and a broken nose. The figure is holding a round object (alms bowl ?) and wearing a scarf-like garment (ten-e) that flows to its feet. The figure is standing on a lotus pedestal, which sits on an inverted lotus pedestal with a red, scalloped circular base. Four broken lotus petals.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood and lacquer
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanEd5.1415

Collapsible fan with 17 ivory inner ribs and two outer ribs with a carved iris design. The fan is covered on one side with stiffened white silk painted with irises and birds in green, purple, white, black, silver and grey. The ribs are fastened with silver coloured metal rivet and a u-shaped metal loop to which is attached a knotted cord of twisted white silk ending in two tassels.

Culture
Japanese
Material
starch, paper, metal, paint, adhesive, silk fibre and ivory
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentEd5.1410

Minature temple cast of white metal. Temple has concave gable roof imitating thatch, painted brown, with two u-shaped wire projections from peak; walls painted red/orange, with front pillars, surrounded by low fence; posts tipped with gold paint. On a rectangular base imitating stone, painted black and grey.

Culture
Japanese
Material
tin metal ?, paint and brass metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanEd5.1407

Folding fan with seventeen inner ribs and two carved parent ribs of ivory. Covered on one side with white silk, edge bound with white paper with painted in design of wisteria and birds in green, brown and purple; some purple blooms are also embroidered. Silver coloured metal rivet with u-shaped loop.

Culture
Japanese
Material
elephant ivory, adhesive, metal, paper, paint and silk fibre
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentEd5.1511

Bronze representation of a low, flat-bottomed boat with raised, pointed bow; square stern with two raised projections. Seated on boat is a human figure wearing a hat. Beside him is a pole; in front of him is a bundle ? bronze has medium brown patina mixed with black.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentEd5.1510

Bronze representation of a boat, pointed at both ends, with flat bottom, with mast and billowing sail. Seated in bow is one human figure; in stern is a second figure, holding rope attached to mast. Bronze has very dark brown patina, with grey green areas inside and on sides and human figure.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentEd5.1509

Carving of a boat, in medium brown wood. Boat has pointed bow, square stern and slightly rounded bottom. Midway along length is square canopy 1.7 x 2.6cm. Mounted on four square posts at corners. On boat are three human figures, one standing at bow with net, one seated under canopy, one at back with oar.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SealEd5.1508

Seal made of a single piece of bronze, shaped like a flattened cube with slightly rounded corners, with handle in shape of bearded man on horseback. Man and horse are elongated and stylized. Incised under base are characters in seal character style; around them is red ink. Bronze has dark brown patina.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SealEd5.1507

Seal made of a single piece of bronze, shaped like rectangular cube, with handle shaped like a clump of fungus. Hole through stems, through which is passed a cord of braided orange silk, knotted. Under base is a single character in seal style, raised; the remaining half of the seal left blank. Remains of red ink on seal. Bronze has dark brown patina.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre, bronze metal and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SealEd5.1506

Seal made of single piece of bronze shaped like a rectangle with rounded edges; handle is in the shape of an elephant with a raised truck. On the elephant's back are seated two human figures. Raised characters on the underside are written in square stylized form; remains of ink around characters. Bronze has a smooth finish and a dark brown patina. Hole perforated through body of elephant for cord, now missing.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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