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Mask SculptureNb11.294

Bronze representation of a Northwest Coast human face mask, attached at a 45 degree angle to a black with white speckled stone base by two bronze screws located on either side of chin; screws fit into holes drilled into base; hammered finish; uneven dark patination. Face is finely defined except eyes, brows clearly delineated, convex eyes, flat nose with defined nostrils; prominent mouth with continuous lip band. On reverse, signed J. David.

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth: Tla-o-qui-aht
Material
stone and bronze metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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JugM2.23

Bronze oinochoe with a flat, slightly raised ring base. Neck is separated from body by a marked shoulder. Short, narrow neck; large, flaring trefoil mouth. Large, narrow, concave handle curves inwards above rim before falling vertically to shoulder; terminates at base.

Culture
Roman
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Rome, Italy
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEe28

Hollow sheet bronze figure, filled with clay(?), base closed with sheet of same metal fastened with tabs and sealed clay. Male figure is seated cross-legged on double lotus base, hands in lap, palms up, right hand over left with thumbs touching; smiling with eyes open. Yellow-brown patina; face, feet hands and elaborate headdress are gilded. Headdress, earrings and draperies are from separate pieces of bronze stapled to figure. Back of headdress is painted red and blue; red and green paint in circles represent jewels. One drapery is detached; headdress is bent.

Culture
Himalayas
Material
clay, paint and bronze metal
Made in
Nepal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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AnkletCa49

Anklet of irregular shaped bronze (?) beads threaded together tightly on a strand of twisted cotton threads.

Culture
Amhara
Material
bronze metal ? and cotton fibre
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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AnkletCa48

Anklet of irregular shaped bronze (?) beads threaded together tightly on a strand of twisted cotton threads.

Culture
Amhara
Material
cotton fibre and bronze metal ?
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorEd5.2891

Round, flat metal mirror with a flat, rectangular handle. Silver on one side; the other side is bronze decorated with a border of clouds; landscape at bottom near handle; centre landscape has water, tortoise, mountain, chrysanthemums and a pine tree; two circular lines surround the landscape; calligraphy at side on left translates as "Fujiwara Mitsumasa." Mirror is meant to go with Ed5.2889 d.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bronze metal and silver metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Queen Mother Head SculptureAf485

Cast bronze, hollow female head. Tall curved conical cap with an uneven crisscross pattern. Small raised crosses with rods extending from the centre at extreme top, at forehead, sides and rear. Three raised scarring dots above each eyebrow. Hair in rows falls below cap. Raised ears, nose, and mouth. Sunken eyes with incised pupils and lashes. Rings around neck. Small base with incised edges. Unpolished dark brown surface.

Culture
Edo ?
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlateEdz956

Square, slightly concave cloisonne enamel plate with bronze rim. Underside is covered in solid, slightly speckled dull finished blue/green enamel, with single ring foot of bronze. Upper surface has design of 3 bunches of flowers (red, yellow, and light red, all mixed with white) one above the other, with green leaves, the lowest being next to an irregular brown, grey, and light purple shape. All are on black background through which are scattered brass zigzag wires.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal, brass metal and enamel
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BurnerEd1.190

Ellipsoid, hollow bronze incense burner on single ellipsoid foot. On base is rectangle enclosing square seal-type characters. Sides unadorned below mid-section but have 3 round holes. Raised band around perimeter; flat projections shaped like half-ellipses on each side. Mounted on top is a hinge; half the top is cut free and hinged so it can be inverted; on underside of this is spike 2.3 cm. long. Top perforated with 5 holes; top and projections inlaid with 5 strips of lighter metal in cloud patterns. Bronze has dark brown patina, nearly black on top.

Culture
Korean
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BurnerEdz1008

Nearly spherical incense burner (a), on three cylindrical feet, each 1.5 cm high. At each side are handles shaped like elephant trunks (?), between which, on one side, is a raised design of flowers and birds; on the opposite side is a tree. Burner has a straight neck and a flat rim. Lid (b) has vertical projecting ridge which fits inside burner, and flat flange. Lid is hemispherical, perforated in cloud (?) design, with animal figure serving as handle. Burner and lid have yellow brown patina with dark brown and black areas.

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