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BellB552

Plain sphere-form metal bell that has a split on the bottom with two cut out circular shapes on each end and a clapper inside. A metal loop is attached to the top of the bell.

Culture
South India
Material
bronze metal and iron metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordK2.426

A metal blade and handle. The blade curves upward with a flat edge and is pierced with five quadrangles at the middle and four lines parallel to the curved flat edge end of the blade. In the middle of the concave curve of the blade there is a flat arch protrusion which is also pieced in the middle. The design on both sides of the blade consists of grooved crescents patterning around the piercings, and along the edges. The handle consists of a figure with a narrow head that has hair curls, bulging eyes, three diagonal grooved marks on each cheek, and a protruding mouth, and chin. The figure's left arm is holding a weapon that has an arrow point. The body of the figure has a robe which flares out downward and has an grooved pattern of rectangles. There is a small grip for the handle in between the figure and the blade. Cire-perdue method of casting.

Culture
Yoruba ?
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK2.41

Standing metal figure of a crowned member of the royal court holding a ceremonial sword (eben) in his right hand which is bent forward at the elbow. His left arm is resting, bent at the elbows so that his hand can rest on the front of his dress. Stiff angular lines with a geometrical pattern of diamond-shaped lattice work on the dress. He is wearing an elaborate headdress with three protrusions sticking upward; stack of coral beads wrapped around his neck (odigba). The sword has a lanceolate shape which tapers downward and then flares outward at the end where there are two flat circles and a twisted loop. Has a brown patina. On a flat rectangular base.

Culture
Edo
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeN2.895 a-b

Tanto style knife with an elaborately ornamented wooden sheath and handle. The knife handle has two inlaid abalone shell butterflies. The sheath has inlaid and raised floral and leaf designs of mother of pearl, ivory, and lacquer work. There is a small green seal.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, copper metal, stone, abalone shell, bronze metal and steel metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WeightEd5.1421

A rectangular yellow metal piece with indented corners creating rounded protruding ends. Main design on top consists of two orange flying birds with a silver-coloured circular moon and three writing characters at the bottom right corner. Underneath, five writing characters are inscribed near the middle.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bronze metal ? and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueN1.478

A rectangular metal plaque with a wood frame having rope for hanging. One side has characters telling about life of Sakyamuni Buddha. Opposite side has Sakyamuni in seated position surrounded by guardian king, priest, and scholars. All in relief. Dark finish.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, bronze metal and fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorN1.236 a-b

A square metal mirror with twenty characters on one side, in relief. Part b is a stand (in storage), of carved and stained wood.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood and bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorN1.205

Flat circular metal piece with petal-shaped edging. Turtle handle at centre. Decorations in relief of fish, waves, dragon and boat. Four archaic characters. Green patina.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorN1.206

A small flat circular metal piece with a circular design of archaic characters and a semi-rounded knob at the centre.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.122 a-b

Standing metal female figure (part a) dressed in robe. Abstract incised designs decorate the robe. Silver neck ornament. Dark patina. Female has her hands clasped in front of her with her right hand over top her left hand underneath. (Part b is the wooden stand -- in storage.)

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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