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PickN2.951 a-d

Set of four hair pin-like objects made from ivory. Parts a and b each have a small, roughly rectangular ivory piece with black characters on it near the top of the pick set at a right angle to the shaft; part b is also capped by a circular ivory piece. Parts c and d each have a small pink shell affixed near the top of the pick and black calligraphy on the shaft.

Culture
Japanese
Material
elephant ivory, shell, ink and metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceEdz1022

beaded necklace with a glass pendant hanging from a long, blue ribbon drop attached at the centre. Carved pink beads divided into sections by four large crystal spheres; four drops with glass beads and coloured pendants are attached to the sides of the necklace (one missing drop).

Culture
Chinese
Material
ivory, silk fibre, brass metal, cinnabar mineral and glass
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CarvingN2.885

Carved ivory netsuke; pierced disk with lion in square panel on one side. The other side has a floral design and a purple silk cord loop in the centre.

Culture
Japanese
Material
elephant ivory, silk fibre and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.886 a-b

Three monkey figures (a) seated back to back: monkey covering eyes ("see no evil"), monkey covering ears ("hear no evil"), monkey covering mouth ("speak no evil"). Eyes are painted black; stand (b) is made of dark brown wood with three feet.

Culture
Japanese
Material
ivory, paint ? and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.719

Two small white ivory mouse figures with red eyes. The mice are mounted facing each other on a dark brown wooden base.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, ivory and lacquer
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.718

Carved ivory cow netsuke figure with red silk cord.

Culture
Japanese
Material
elephant ivory, silk fibre and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.717

Smiling buddha figure with eyes closed and halo around head seated on lotus base. Recessed areas are filled with black paint, and there is a vegetal design on underside of base.

Culture
Japanese
Material
ivory
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.716 a-b

Male figure (a) with checkered pattern kimono carrying a short sickle in his right hand and another long-handled tool (part b) in his left hand. Figure also has sheaf of wheat(?) on the back, and a small red oval with inscription inlaid in base.

Culture
Japanese
Material
ivory and paint ?
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.715

Small carving of a rickshaw, with a female passenger and a boy pulling the rickshaw. Painted faces.

Culture
Japanese
Material
ivory
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.714

Small ivory carving of three male figures (travelers) embracing each other and standing on a bridge.

Culture
Japanese
Material
elephant ivory
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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