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DressB717

Dress with intricately embroidered designs in gold thread on striped cotton. The designs have rosette, diamond, herringbone and pyramid motifs. The stripes are red and black on off-white ground. The dress is rectangular with the ends sewn together creating a tube shape. The inside is unlined.

Culture
Sumatran
Material
fibre, metal, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Sumatra, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TrayN2.1334

Oval shaped tray with prunus designs in light and dark blue on a crackled white surface on bottom. Top has turquoise floral and spiral design.

Culture
Japanese
Material
enamel and copper metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.1331 a-d

Figure representing a standing crane with its beak pointed upwards. The figure is composed of four iron pieces joined together with screws: the body (a), the head (b), the right leg (c), the left leg (d). The crane has been painted black and the top of the crane's head has been painted red.

Culture
Japanese
Material
iron metal and paint ?
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.1324 a-c

Standing figure of Kwannon; figure is a male (a) holding a lotus flower (b) in one had and is depicted in a loose flowing garment. There is a small image of Amida in his crown. Dark finish with traces of gilt. Kwannon was an attendant to Amida Buddhas known as the "goddess of mercy" originally represented as a male. Halo (c).

Culture
Japanese
Material
iron metal and gold metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ArmourN2.1321

Full suit of armour, including leggings, skirt, tunic and helmet. Bands of lacquer threaded together to form a flexible unit. Parts are padded and embroidered and lined with floral silk brocade. Gold-coloured plates with purple silk cord.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bronze metal ?, lacquer, silk fibre and bamboo grass
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ScreenN2.1306

Screen consisting of an embroidered image of an old man and woman raking pine needles below a pine tree framed with wood and with a sheet of glass protecting it. The image is embroidered in off-white, light pink, blue, brown, black, green and gold on a light orange-pink fabric background. The wood frame is divided into sections around the image with low-relief geometric designs as well as elongated oval holes, there are two vertical pieces at the sides of the frame with more geometric low-relief design as well as a finial at the top of each, two arched feet at the sides, and cloud-like carved protrusions at the top corners. The frame has a dark red-brown finish.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre, wood, glass, lacquer, stain ?, metal and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DollN2.1059

Male shogun with a white face and dressed in traditional costume in black and lined with red. He is wearing a black cap-like hat and has a sword attached to his belt behind his back. There is a long train panel which is black on one side and cream-coloured with a circle pattern on the other side. Standing on a black rectangular base.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, metal, clay and silk fibre
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DollN2.1056 a-b

Female doll figure (part a) dressed as a dancing "harusami". Kimono is elaborate in bright colours of silver, red, yellow, and green. Label reads "Japan". Curly hair tied back with light yellow ribbon on top. Dangling silver hair adornments. Her left hand is holding a closed umbrella (part b) while her right hand holds a dangling fan. Standing on a black rectangular wood base.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre, clay, aluminium metal, paper and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DollN2.1055

Standing samurai doll dressed in long ceremonial (hakama) in colours of turquoise and white brocade. He is holding a sword in his left hand. The base is made of a section of a coniferous tree trunk. Label reads "Japan".

Culture
Japanese
Material
clay, silk fibre, brass metal and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shin GuardN2.1045 a-b

Part a: Folded shin guard that tapers slightly at one side, is rounded at the top, and five brass fasteners on each side. Part b: Shin guard that has been folded out. Has scalloped edge at the bottom and a rounded edge at the top. Has five brass fasteners on each side. Both are plain black with ties.

Culture
Japanese
Material
brass metal and cotton fibre
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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