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SealEdz1004

Rectangular seal made of a single piece of bronze with small loop handle at centre of the upper side, which has a raised design of four dragons, four clouds and two circles surrounded by flame patterns. On the underside are approximately fifty-nine raised characters in seal style. The surface of the bronze is a rough, uneven brown and black colour.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FlaskM3.2

Flask of green-tarnished bronze with a pear-shaped body, narrow neck and trumpet mouth. There are three grooves on the surface of the lip. The flask is currently green marbled with white, black and red. Possibly an unguentarium (storage of perfume oils).

Culture
Roman
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Egypt
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HolderEd5.1490

Clip of brass, consisting of u-shaped horizontal base to which is soldered (at open end of u) a vertical rectangular metal plaque, 0.5cm. behind which is a square inverted u of heavy wire, the ends of which are inserted into base. Plaque has projecting rim enclosing a picture of silver ? and brass inlaid on brown crosshatched background; picture depicts scene with house, trees, mountains, and boats.

Culture
Japanese
Material
brass metal, tin metal ?, silver metal ? and bronze metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseEd5.1467

Vase of highly polished bronze with a streaked dark brown shiny finish; round, with flat base on single ring foot 3.7cm. in diameter, with slightly rounded sides expanding slightly to shoulder. Carnation is a right angle with a flat shoulder. Neck is raised, 1cm. high, flared out at mouth, with flat, outturned rim. On one side of body is inlaid design in silver, gold, grey/green, and red/brown metals, of bamboo, flowers, 2 chickens, and grass. On opposite side is the mark 'nobu hiro', in 2 characters.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silver metal ?, brass metal ?, bronze metal and enamel
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorEd1.152

A small circular five-lobed bronze mirror. Reflecting surface has eighteen Chinese (?) characters around the circumference. Non-reflecting surface has a scene of a pillared Korean building with four towers (?) that have pennants flying behind. At the centre of the non-reflecting side, there is raised handle through which ther is threaded a knotted white cotton cord. Characters read 'Commemoration of Opening of Korean Exposition, October 1, 1929'.

Culture
Korean
Material
bronze metal and cotton fibre
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Buddha SculptureEj137

Bronze Buddha head with traces of gilt, attached to wooden base. Tall flame shaped finial on top of head covered with small curls of hair; oval face; arched eyebrows; straight nose; closed full lips; and elongated ears with vertical indentations in middle of ear lobes.

Culture
Thai
Material
bronze metal, gold metal and wood
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEd5.1516

Human figure of bronze ? with dark brown and red/brown finish; with turban, belt, and eyes of inlaid brass. Over-robe has design of flowers and cranes, raised in fine detail. Figure seated on ground with right leg under him, left leg bent with toes turned up. Right arm at his side; left arm raised. Eyes are round and bulging; mouth turned down at corners; face deeply lined. White lozenge design on base, finish gone from base. Base is blistered; thin sheet of metal over solid core.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bronze metal ? and brass metal
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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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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