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Snuff BottleN1.381 a-c

A circular-shaped snuff bottle (part a) that is carved with a high relief green grape vine, and crickets design on an opaque white background. There is a stopper (part b) made of jade. The wood stand (part c) has the shape of an oval, and has four legs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
glass, jade mineral and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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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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HookN1.254

Hook in form of two dragons, small carving of a t'ao-t'ieh on the bottom. A large dragon's head is at one end. A smaller dragon with a body, four legs, and a tail are carved along the top front side. There is a knob near the middle on the bottom.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueN1.237 a-b

Jade screen (part a) shows calligraphy. Engraved with handwriting of emperor ch'ien lung (part a). With stand (part b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, ivory ? and jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PickN1.192

Small yellow jade pick with amber streak. Has a hole on one end for hanging. Finial is in form of t'ao-t'ieh motif.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Charm3559/45

Ten charms secured together with a tied loop cord; charms are silver, cord is decorated with white and pink stripes. Charms consist of a ring, short cable chain, and circle with triangular protrusions on either side. Small arches extend from all edges of circles and five small fish decorations are attached to the arches along the bottom edges. All of the fish are angular and have diagonal lines incised across their front and backs. The first charm from the right also has a jade attachment. Jade carving is circular and has a wave-like motif extending from the top edge; additional wavy line incised towards bottom of jade.

Culture
Mien
Material
silver metal, jade mineral and fibre
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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