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SealN1.222

Seal carved from one piece of light brown streaked agate in a rectangular box shape with one top corner chamfered. The seal is carved into the bottom face and bears a name in Chinese characters.

Culture
Chinese
Material
agate 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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ContainerK2.337 a-b

Traditional Hausa carved design. Natural colour with grey lines, possibly in pencil, and dusted with white powder (?). Part (a), base has five carved parallel lines with scallop design above, all around near top. Two deeply carved lines near base, and base carved into nine quadrants, cross hatched on four, lines in the corners, and central square has diamond and lines carved within. Lid, part (b), has scallop design near rim, two parallel lines, and band of short parallel diagonal lines with horizontal cuts, two parallel lines, and cut-out interwoven oval shapes, with carved circles. Large center circle with four carved concentric rings and a cut-out center.

Culture
Hausa
Material
calabash fruit and graphite mineral ?
Made in
Togo ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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