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Sample: PaperN2.1269

Book of grass cloth wallpaper samples; handmade samples are woven in different widths and textures and dyed in various colours. Cover is made of gold colour paper.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, grass fibre and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BookN2.1265 a-h

Various prints (parts a-e) showing court ladies, dancers and actresses dressed in elaborate traditional robes predominant colours are red, green, yellow, gold, and black on a silver ground. Part g is a booklet that has the following inscription on the front cover: " EXPLANATION of Historically Depicted Japanese Women." Japanese characters follow the inscription. Near the bottom the following inscription reads: " Series 1 Kyoto Hanga In Co., 1954." Part h is the portfolio the prints are housed in. The portfolio is light brown with black writing on the front. It is held closed by two black coloured ribbons.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, ink, fibre and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueN2.1264

A rectangular plaque with an image of a monk at rest and Japanese characters, carved from stone. The monk sits with his right leg lying on the floor bent at the knee toward his left knee that is folded up and over. He is holding prayer beads with his left hand. He is dressed in a long robe and trousers. Four characters carved are in relief across the top. The background is light brown wood. The frame is dark brown. A dark maroon-red ribbon-like string is tied through metal rings at the top.

Culture
Japanese
Material
soapstone stone, wood, metal and fibre
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Scroll PaintingN2.1260

Green silk hanging scroll depicting a large tiger (forequarters view). Colours are beige, brown and black. Bottom of scroll is attached to an ivory baton. Top of scroll is attached to a wooden scroll bar strung with patterned string for hanging.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, silk fibre, ink ?, elephant ivory, fibre and metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HatN2.1156

Conical hat with a flat top; made from palm leaf held together with a series of concentric bamboo strips. Strip of cloth attached underneath for a chin strap.

Culture
Okinawan
Material
palm leaf, bamboo grass and fibre
Made in
Kudaka-jima, Okinawa, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HatN2.1155

Dome-shaped straw hat; inner frame covered with natural rice straw. There is a circular coil on top center with red fabric "button".

Culture
Okinawan
Material
bamboo grass, grass, fibre and dye
Made in
Okinawa, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HatN2.1154

Natural rice straw hat on a conical shaped frame. There is circular coil on top center with black fabric "button."

Culture
Okinawan
Material
rice grass, bamboo grass, fibre and dye
Made in
Okinawa, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ScarfN2.1126

At one corner are a flock of flying cranes in white and navy on orange ground.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DollN2.920

Doll dressed in red and white robe. Wearing a purple and gold hooded cape which wraps around the body. Robe and cape both have a floral pattern but in a different style.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DollN2.919

Female doll dressed in red, gold, and white floral pattern. Black hair is adorned with flowers. Sitting in centre of stylized flower with three pointed petals.

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