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MaceN1.261 a-b

Curved, stick-like mace with a large, flat head; carved from mottled brown and grey mutton fat jade. Handle and head are carved with peaches, persimmons and flowers. Circular British Antique Dealers Association tag on bottom of mace. Part b is a flat, rectangular rosewood stand with two support posts holding the mace horizontally; tag on bottom identifies "Bluett & Sons, London."

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral and rosewood wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tea Cup2663/53

Teacup of translucent grey stone with black flecks and streaks. Low raised foot.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
jade mineral
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Open-top HoodEd1.289

Open-top hood made of purple floral-patterned silk damask with added ear-flaps of fuschia silk damask lined with white rabbit fur, with a loop at the end of one and embossed brass button at the end of the other. The hood is constructed of two halves sewn together at the centre of the forehead and centre back, but with an opening at the top edged with black piping ending with a short slit at the back. The hood is cut straight across the forehead with two deep scallops edged with black piping on each side. It is edged entirely with two layers of skin with black fur, one facing inside and the other facing outside.. A string of coral-coloured beads crosses the opening from front to back, ending in a broken jade disk at the back, below which are seven pink tassels wrapped in silver thread. At the front there an elaborate knot of gold cord, below which is a teardrop shaped piece of jade, below which are nine pink tassels wrapped in silver thread. The hood is lined with dull green cotton flannel.

Culture
Korean
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, rabbit skin, skin, dye, jade mineral ?, coral, glass ?, silver metal, gold metal and brass metal
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Prayer WheelEe4.63 a-d

Tibetan prayer wheels are called mani khorlo (མ་ཎི་འཁོར་ལོ།). This mani khorlo has a wooden handle and metal pin (part a). A metal and jade wheel (part b) with two tiers of inlaid glass sits over the pin, with a ball and chain that hangs to one side. Inside the wheel is a rolled paper (part d) with writing on it. At the top of the prayer wheel sits a metal conical top (part c) with metal decorations and two tiers of inlaid glass.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
wood, metal, paper, glass, jade mineral and ink
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentEdz4728

Carved white jade flying insect (moth?). Body is curved to one side and leaves and flowers surround the insect. Collector number is written in black on side of right wing.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Carving2505/2

Chinese jade carving of a female figure. Figure is holding a hairbrush in one hand and a pot with flowers in her other hand. The skirt of the figure looks as if it is flowing. The sleeves of the dress are wide at the cuff.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Carving2505/1

Chinese jade carving. Carving depicts two bird figures on a tree. The larger bird has its wings outstretched, very long tail feathers, and has a long feathered crown. The smaller bird looks up at the larger bird from a lower perch.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Adze BladeA8561

Jade blade with a flat top that tapers to a straight blade tip; rounded edges and back.

Culture
Coast Salish
Material
jade mineral
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentEdz1080

Light green stone disk with dark green streaks and a round hole in the centre.

Culture
Chinese: Hakka
Material
jade mineral ?
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueEdz4724

Green, yellow and brown jade plaque with a flat back and a slightly rounded front. Top edge of plaque is rounded. On the front there are three male figures.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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