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Cantonese Opera HatN1.675 b

The folded hat is pink and blue, rectangular and 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 the upper part is blue, the lower part is pink. One the blue part there is a large white circle with an embroidered bird in the centre. Surrounding the circle are tuffs of white rabbit fur. Around the circle are motifs in silver thread. Inside the folded sides are large white circles with goldfish surrounded with tuffs of white rabbit fur. On the back are motifs in silver thread on a pink background. 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
silk fibre, hemp 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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Cantonese Opera HatN1.677 b

The hat is green and rectangular, decorated with silver applique and metal-mirrored discs. The upper sides of the hat are indented and edged with gold fabric. The hat is decorated with silver designs, some outlined in pink. Also covering the hat are metal discs with mirrored centres. The bottom of the hat has a white border with brassl discs and is edged with purple. There are two white ties knotted together. The back of the hat has a wire design on back and is stiffened with cardboard. The front has a narrow segment that folds out when the hat is worn. In the centre of the segment is a white circle with a red border surrounded by white fur. In the centre of the circle is an applique blue and pink bird with green leaves. On either side of the centre circle there are similar bird circles, not visible when the narrow segment lies flat.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, cotton fibre, rabbit skin, dye, silver metal, gold metal, brass metal, glass, steel metal ?, cardboard paper and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ChestEd5.2889 a-d

Chest (a) consisting of a square base with feet that has bevelled gold edges at the top; contains a taller drawer at the bottom (b) as well as a shallower drawer at the top (c). A mirror stand (d) with an arched top, curled finials, two curved arms that angle forward (to hold mirror Ed5.2891), and two circular metal inserts depicting birds fits into two square holes in the top of the base. A gold stylized floral and vine design covers the black lacquered chest and stand. The top and sides of the chest each have three leaf medallions with calligraphy in the centre. The drawers have metal ring pulls, each with a leaf design, and are black lacquer with gold trim on the top edges.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, lacquer, paint, metal and gold metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Buddha FigureN1.888

Buddha, in the position of "calling the earth to witness" (bhumisparsha mudra). Made of lath covered with plaster and fabric, on a wooden base. Finished in gold leaf and lacquer. The hair has textured blue conical shapes and has a top bun. The eyes are looking downward with multiple thin curving lines for the eyebrows above. The face has a closed red mouth and long ear lobes. The body is draped in clothing. The figure sits with crossed legs, left ankle under right ankle, the right hand rests on the right knee and the left hand rests in front, on the right leg, over the left ankle.

Culture
Chinese ? or Japanese ?
Material
fibre, plaster, wood, lacquer and gold metal
Made in
China ? or Japan ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ring2677/1

Wide, heavy gold band with dogfish design in relief. The design is bilaterally symmetrical with the exception of the tail for which only the right side is shown overlapping the left side of the body. Artist insription inside band: 'Reid 74.'

Culture
Haida
Material
gold metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PanelN1.38

Embroidered flowers, leaves and vases adhered to a piece of white paper. The designs are attached to one another creating short twisted chains. The designs are light and dark blue, light and dark green, light and dark pink, and white. Details and outlines are added in gold thread.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, adhesive, gold metal and paper
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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InkEdz1579 a-b

Set of two ink slabs, both with slightly raised edges, intaglio Chinese characters in gold on one face, and slightly raised Chinese characters on the reverse. One (part a) has a locomotive engine design on the same face as the gold characters.

Culture
Chinese
Material
charcoal, adhesive, lacquer ? and gold metal
Made in
Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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InkN1.539 a-b

Set of two ink slabs, both rectangular in shape with gilded Chinese characters in intaglio: (a) has three male figures in a landscape scene in low relief on one face, the fipside has a series of intaglio characters in gold with a seal-like box at the base, one of the sides has "MADE IN HONG KONG" in low relief characters, and the opposite side has a series of Chinese characters; (b) has a series of three gold intaglio Chinese characters on one face, and the reverse has a series of low relief Chinese characters.

Culture
Chinese
Material
adhesive, charcoal and gold metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera FlagN1.841 e

Triangular flag of orange damask with border of metallic braid and jagged, flame-shaped turquoise damask. Curved bamboo staff rises from a golden handle with either a white or pale green fringe. Flag sits just above the handle. Pink casing for staff.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
bamboo grass, silk fibre, cotton fibre, gold metal, wood ?, gesso ?, paint and metal
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera FlagN1.841 d

Triangular flag of orange damask with border of metallic braid and jagged, flame-shaped turquoise damask. Curved bamboo staff rises from a golden handle with either a white or pale green fringe. Flag sits just above the handle. Pink casing for staff.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
bamboo grass, silk fibre, cotton fibre, gold metal, wood ?, gesso ?, paint and metal
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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