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Plaque3065/15

Small carved jade plaque. Inside a solid rectangular border is carved a deer walking amongst heavy foliage. Texture and depth are carved into the images on the front while the back is smooth.

Culture
Chinese
Material
nephrite mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3065/13

Figure is carved from a piece of jade coloured in mottled orange, grey and light brown. The shape is a long rectangle, slightly rounded on bottom, slightly pointed at top, with bevelled edges. Lines are carved into the piece to mimic the body of a cicada: on one side, a set is engraved horizontally at top and V-shapes at bottom. On opposite is a central line running vertically and splitting at top, with horizontal grooves at bottom. A hole is carved in the base to allow object to be threaded on a string.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3065/12

Small jade carving of a sleeping goose. Bird sits on feet tucked beneath its body, wings gathered to its sides, neck twisted to allow head to rest on its back. The bird's feathers, facial features and feet are incised and emphasized with some kind of dark brown dye or pigment.

Culture
Chinese
Material
nephrite mineral and pigment
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Charm3065/11

Small earth charm made from mottled jade, in dark brown, grey and light orange-white. The piece is a cube, with a wide hole bored through the centre. Corners are shaped into circles around the mouth of the hole at both ends.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Charm3065/10

Carved charm in the shape of a fish, with small tail, rounded head and squared fins. Piece is very thin and flat, made of light green jade with veins of dark blue. Edges are beveled. A small hole is bored through one side close to the edge, possibly to enable piece to be hung on a string.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Charm3065/9

Carved jade charm in the shape of an animal. Piece is very thin and flat. Made of mottled light brown and green-brown jade with veins of lighter material throughout. Front and back are incised with curving, linear designs. A small hole is bored through one side, close to the edge, probably for hanging.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ornament3065/8

Figure made from mottled green and brown jade. The shape is a half circle, carved into a rabbit with long ears resting on rounded back, feet facing front, with small nose and eyes.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ornament3065/7

Small figure of a tiger made from mottled green and orange jade. Tiger lies on its stomach, head resting on front feet. Features are carved into figure, such as front toes, ears, mouth and tail. Piece has a flat bottom, with a hole bored through just above, at centre of figure.

Culture
Chinese
Material
nephrite mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Slit Disk3065/6

Small round jade disk, very thin and flat, made of brown-green jade with darker brown specks and veins. A round hole has been cut through the centre of the piece, with a thin slit leading from it to the outer perimeter. The face of the disk is partially carved with a series of intersecting, curved lines.

Culture
Chinese
Material
nephrite mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ceremonial Blade3065/5

Large ceremonial jade sword blade. Handle is square, with a hole bored through at centre. The blade is slightly wider than the handle, with a straight spine and curved edge that meet at a sharp tip. Bolster is decorated with incised crosshatched diamonds on both sides, while edge has an incised, decorative line from heal to tip.

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