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ChestEd5.2889 a-d

Chest (a) consisting of a square base with feet that has bevelled gold edges at the top; contains a taller drawer at the bottom (b) as well as a shallower drawer at the top (c). A mirror stand (d) with an arched top, curled finials, two curved arms that angle forward (to hold mirror Ed5.2891), and two circular metal inserts depicting birds fits into two square holes in the top of the base. A gold stylized floral and vine design covers the black lacquered chest and stand. The top and sides of the chest each have three leaf medallions with calligraphy in the centre. The drawers have metal ring pulls, each with a leaf design, and are black lacquer with gold trim on the top edges.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, lacquer, paint, metal and gold metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShoesN2.195 a-b

Pair of shoes woven from grass with the upper split to separate the big toe from the rest of the toes and the sole separate from the upper, which is held on by a thong. Long braided and tapering straps at the back with twined grass knotted at the back of the heel.

Culture
Japanese
Material
grass
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sample Textile1766/17

A dark blue textile adhered to a paper background. The textile shows a bouquet design, bow and scattered leaves created in a black material. Several black lines come together in circles under the bouquet. There is a red seal stamp beside a purple 'No. 6' stamp in the lower right corner of the paper.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, silk fibre, paste adhesive and ink
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sample Textile1766/14

An off-white textile adhered to a paper background. The textile shows a flower motif outlined in brown. There are three snail-like patterns in centre of a bouquet. In the bouquet, one snail-like pattern is orange, four leaves are green and many flowers are white with a tiny bit of colour. The bow and scattered leaves surrounding the flowers are outlined in brown. Several lines come together in circles under the bouquet and are coloured red, green, orange, brown and purple. There is a red seal stamp beside a purple 'No. 3' stamp in the lower right corner of the paper.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, ink, paste adhesive and silk fibre
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Buddha FigureN1.888

Buddha, in the position of "calling the earth to witness" (bhumisparsha mudra). Made of lath covered with plaster and fabric, on a wooden base. Finished in gold leaf and lacquer. The hair has textured blue conical shapes and has a top bun. The eyes are looking downward with multiple thin curving lines for the eyebrows above. The face has a closed red mouth and long ear lobes. The body is draped in clothing. The figure sits with crossed legs, left ankle under right ankle, the right hand rests on the right knee and the left hand rests in front, on the right leg, over the left ankle.

Culture
Chinese ? or Japanese ?
Material
fibre, plaster, wood, lacquer and gold metal
Made in
China ? or Japan ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BootsN2.182 a-b

Pair of boots woven from grass with a row of black fibre at the base of the leg and greenish-brown cuffs.

Culture
Japanese
Material
fibre, grass and dye ?
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LanternN2.1077

Large paper lantern with bamboo frame. Loosely woven cylindrical frame with paper covering which slides up and down on a long handle. Metal candle spike in centre of base.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, bamboo grass, paper and metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Votive PlaqueN2.1357

Painted wooden votive plaque known as ema (絵馬) depicting a woman and a child praying next to a shrine.

Culture
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Women Enjoying Cool Evening by River Kamo at Shijo, a Triptych795/96

Rectangular, multicoloured woodcut print. Print is of three women enjoying a cool evening by the river Kamo at Shijo. One woman is lying down, drinking from a cup. One woman kneels before a bowl upon a stand. She is turned and reaching out a hand to the third woman, who is standing. In the background are white paper lanterns and a screen. Print is part of a triptych with 795/95 and 795/97.

Culture
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Actor Onoe Kikugoro As O-Kaji at Gion795/65

Rectangular print with black printed outlines, painted vermilion colour and glossy black. Print is of the actor Onoe Kikugoro as the geisha O-Kaji at Gion, a district of Kyoto in Japan. He wears a kimono with a flower motif in red, yellow and green. He holds an umbrella, while a second umbrella leans at his feet. In the background is a tree and water. There are lines of Japanese script above his head, along the right side and across the bottom edge.

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