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PinN1.313

A long metal rod that has a carved white jade finial in the form of a bamboo spray. Part of a set of Chinese bridal ornaments.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal, jade mineral and gold metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinN1.311

A metal rod that has a finial at the top consisting of the form of a butterfly. The butterfly has green jade wings, pearls ? at the ends of its antennae, and is decorated with orange stones. Part of a set of Chinese bridal ornaments.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral, pearl ?, brass metal, metal and gold metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinN1.308

A three-pronged pin that has a butterfly finial with gold filigree body. The butterfly is decorated with inlaid light blue kingfisher feathers outlined with metal and having pink and orange minerals. Part of a set of Chinese bridal ornaments.

Culture
Chinese
Material
kingfisher feather, gold metal, brass metal and mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinN1.307

A metal pin that has a five section rectangular finial that has a design consisting of dark blue, light blue-green, a plain metal design, dark blue, and a plain metal square from the bottom to the top. Part of a set of Chinese bridal ornaments.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal, enamel and gold metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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InkN1.230

Rectangular block of black ink with raised edges, a deer figure (symbol of longevity) standing amongst foliage and rocks and indented Chinese characters on one face, both the characters and the deer coloured with gold lacquer (?), and raised Chinese characters on the reverse.

Culture
Chinese
Material
adhesive, charcoal, lacquer ? and gold metal ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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InkN1.228

Ink slab in a rectangular shape with slightly raised, rounded edges, and intaglio Chinese characters in gold on both faces.

Culture
Chinese
Material
charcoal, adhesive, lacquer ? and gold metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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JacketN1.71

Black silk jacket with embroidery. The jacket has a round neck, wide sleeves and centre opening with brass frog closures. On the front are peony, butterfly, wave and rhinoceros horn motifs on black ground. On the back are peony, butterfly wave, chrysanthemum, orchid, swastika, coral and ruyi sceptre motifs on black ground. The sleeves have a gold cuff with butterfly, peony, swastika, scroll and floral motif. The inner lining is blue damask silk.

Culture
Chinese
Material
gold metal, silk fibre and dye
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PanelN1.37 a-b

A pair of embroidered panels (parts a-b) with a panelled design mounted on paper. The design is consisting of a human at the centre wearing a yellow coat over a garment that has a diamond-shaped pattern with multi-coloured stars within. He is holding an open blue fan, and he is surrounded by a butterfly on all four sides. Above him, there is a flower within a scallop-like shape. Below him, there is another flower in an urn-like shape. The border has sections of a hexagon-shaped pattern with multi-coloured stars within, between which, there are sections of flowers and a temple at one corner. Outlined with orange and olive green.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, adhesive, gold metal and paper
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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EarringsM4.48 a-b

Gold plated, silver ear ornaments (parts a-b). Tear drop shaped, composed of horizontal bands of small flower-like shapes. Elaborate, egg shaped filigree design soldered to the hooks.

Culture
Saudi ?
Material
silver metal and gold metal
Made in
Saudi Arabia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinM4.46 a-b

Pair of gold-plated silver pins (parts a-b), semi-hemispherical in shape with a large round hole in the centre. Floral filigree decoration is applied all around the outer surface. The edge consists of a tooth-like border composed of groups of small dots. Both pins are similar in appearance.

Culture
Saudi ?
Material
silver metal and gold metal
Made in
Saudi Arabia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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