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Seal ?K4.88

Ivory initials attached to a carved stick by a fibre cord and copper wire. Both items are carved. Stick is hollow in the centre and is carved in a spiral. One end of the stick is made into a fist. Inscription on the stick reads: "1901 St. Helena." Inscription on the ivory seal reads: "O.V.S."

Culture
British ?
Material
wood, elephant ivory ?, copper metal and fibre
Made in
Saint Helena ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeK4.11

Long knife with angled blade and ivory handle. Scrolled metal piece for a slip guard is attached between the blade and the handle. A metal knob secures the end of the handle.

Culture
Central African ?
Material
elephant ivory and iron metal
Made in
Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.164 a-b

A circular-shaped snuff bottle (part a) that is carved with a high relief red floral design on a semi-translucent smoky- white background. There is a stopper (part b) that is green.

Culture
Chinese
Material
glass, ivory and jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.151 a-c

A small snuff bottle in the form of a nut, and leaves (part a) carved in relief. There is a stopper (part b) that has a branch form on the top. The wood stand (part c) has the shape of an oval, and has four legs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
ivory and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.159 a-c

A small red lacquer snuff bottle (part a) in a flattened circular shape. The high relief carving on both sides shows a landscape scene with two scholars. One side has both scholars with their arms folded (one scholar is holding a fan), and both turning away from each other. The other side has one scholar with his arms folded turning away from the other who appears to be entreating (?) to him. There is a stopper (part b) made of green jade stone. The wood stand (part c) has the shape of an oval, and has four legs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
ivory ?, lacquer, brass metal, jade mineral and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.369 a-c

A small bottle-shape snuff bottle (part a) that has an indent along the middle, and is carved with elephant heads holding rings on both shoulders. There is a stopper (part b). The wood stand (part c) has the shape of an elongated oval within slight arches that have square ends, and has four legs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
ivory and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.368 a-c

A small angular vase-shaped snuff bottle (part a) that is square in corss-section, and that has one side carved with two full-length females with musical instruments in high relief. There is a stopper (part b). The wood stand (part c) has the shape of a rectangle within a slight arch.

Culture
Chinese
Material
ivory and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.370 a-c

A small bottle-shaped snuff bottle (part a) carved with a male figure holding a bow with an arrow, and a quiver behind his back in high relief. There is a stopper (part b). The wood stand (part c) has the shape of an oval, and has four legs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
ivory and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.373 a-c

A bottle-shaped snuff bottle (part a) that has four panels. One panel is of carved bamboo, another is of prunus in high relief, and the two other panels are of Chinese characters describing the scenes. There is a lid (part b), and a stopper (part c).

Culture
Chinese
Material
ivory
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanN1.438

A closing fan with twenty-five inner ribs of ivory, interconnected with a white ribbon, each having abstract designs cut-out with Chinese symbols? The two parent ribs have a floral design cut-out. There is a metal loop with rivets and a white cord tassel.

Culture
Chinese
Material
ivory, metal and fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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