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Bowl1251/9

Brass bowl with etched design of flowers and human figures on the outside of bowl; the bottom is also etched with lines. The imprint of the outside pattern shows through the inside of the bowl and is discoloured orange and brown with spotting.

Culture
Western Asia
Material
brass metal
Made in
Asia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container1060/7

Carved container of wood with a hinged lid. The bottom section is in the shape of a canoe and rests on a base of two horizontal wooden bars; interior is hollowed out. Lid is carved in the form of a grouse; on one wing is a hinge that attaches the lid to the base and on the other is a hook clasp to hold the container shut. A small metal handle is attached to the middle of the bird's back. Lettering on the clasp side reads "Indian Dance Rattle" in black ink.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands ?
Material
wood, brass metal, stone ? and lacquer
Made in
Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera CollarN1.661 c

Blue collar (part c) with embroidery and brass frog closure. The collar is rounded at the back and pointed at the ends. On the front are butterfly and peony motifs in gold, pink, purple, green, white and yellow. There is pink trim around the edges. The back lining is white cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, dye, gold metal, paste adhesive and brass metal
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera HatN1.674 b

The folded hat is blue and rectangular, decorated with appliqué and metal-mirrored discs. The hat flares at the top, narrows at the base and folds inwards on both sides. On the front is a large white circle with a bird in the centre in blue, green, black yellow and pink thread. Surrounding the circle are tuffs of white rabbit fur. Around the circle are lotus motifs in silver thread. On the folded sides the bird and lotus motifs are repeated. On the back are lotus motifs in silver and pink thread. Along the bottom of the hat is a silver border with brass discs, edged with purple with traces of gold. Covering the entire surface of the hat are metal discs with mirrored centres. On the inside of the hat is ecru lining, stiffened with cardboard. Two ecru ties are attached.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
cardboard paper, paste adhesive, silk fibre, hemp fibre, dye, silver metal, gold metal, brass metal and glass
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera HatN1.673 b

An inverted pyramidal-shaped hat that has bird, flower, and butterfly motifs, appliqued in pink, yellow, mauve, green, and grey on a white background edged with white fur all on a black background. Stiffened, and glued. Decorated with circular tin reflectors, and mirrors. There are two plain ties at opposite corners.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, rabbit skin, dye, silver metal, gold metal, brass metal, glass, cardboard paper and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlN3.81

Round, heavy brass bowl with flat base and rounded sides.

Culture
Korean
Material
brass metal
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.588

Hollow, standing brass figure with long, bamboo and floral patterned, flowing robes and headdress. Figure is holding a scroll(?) in right hand and has left hand on right forearm.

Culture
Japanese
Material
brass metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseN2.575 a-b

Vase base (a) depicts a landscape scene with a house, tree, and birds on one side and another scene of a house on a cliff by the water on the other; it has scroll handles and three scroll feet. Tray (b) is plain with a large rim and a small bowl in the centre.

Culture
Japanese
Material
brass metal and bronze metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlEd1.347 a-b

Round, slightly squatted bowl (a) with lid (b). Lid has raised ring at centre with incised circular floral design outlining what appears to be a yin-yang symbol; outer lid is incised with four evenly-spaced circular designs, three of which appear to be characters and the fourth is floral; four smaller designs are evenly-spaced between the four main designs.

Culture
Korean
Material
brass metal
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlN3.73

Short, round bowl; yellow-gold in colour; turning marks visible on inner surface. Unmarked

Culture
Korean
Material
brass metal
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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