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BellB722

Metal bell with a protruding flat handled knob on top of a dome shape. From the dome, there is a thin raised ridge attached to ten claws that curve inwards. There is a metal ball attached to the inside of the dome by metal wire. The outside of dome is decorated with a leaf designs emphasized with red and black.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
brass metal and paint ?
Made in
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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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Sake ContainerN2.1329 a-b

Sake container (a) in the shape of a cylinder that tapers towards the bottom with two flaring arms at the top that are joined with a crossbar for a handle. A tapered stopper (b), fits into a hole near the edge of the top. Bands of twisted bamboo, two near the top, and five of differing widths at the bottom, hold the staves of wood together. Stained reddish-brown overall with a Japanese character inside a circle painted on the outside of each arm, and Japanese characters painted around the centre of the base.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, stain, lacquer, bamboo grass and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TrayN2.1327

Shallow rectangular tray with a depiction of a blossoming cherry branch in red, green, and brown. Unmarked.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PanelN2.1297

Relief carving of two long-billed waterfowl with long legs standing in water and amongst purple irises. Frame is painted red and grey on face. Colours are green, red, purple and gold.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, gesso and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BookN2.1265 a-h

Various prints (parts a-e) showing court ladies, dancers and actresses dressed in elaborate traditional robes predominant colours are red, green, yellow, gold, and black on a silver ground. Part g is a booklet that has the following inscription on the front cover: " EXPLANATION of Historically Depicted Japanese Women." Japanese characters follow the inscription. Near the bottom the following inscription reads: " Series 1 Kyoto Hanga In Co., 1954." Part h is the portfolio the prints are housed in. The portfolio is light brown with black writing on the front. It is held closed by two black coloured ribbons.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, ink, fibre and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ToyN2.931 a-b

Two brown deer with details in black and white. One (part a) is larger and has antlers. The other (part b) is smaller and does not have antlers.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DollN2.927 a-b

Sumo wrestler (part a) on a wood base (part b). Tuft of black hair on top of his head. His right arm, and his right leg are both extended outward to the side. His clothing is black, white, red-brown, light blue, and gold-coloured.

Culture
Japanese
Material
clay, wood, paint and metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DollN2.925 a-e

Three small wood dolls which are basically white with black, and red for the facial features. The eyes are black dots and the eyebrows are black diagonal lines pointing inward and downward. The mouth is a black horizontal line. The nose is a red triangle. The largest doll (parts a-b) has a large black spot on the upper left side of its head (part b). The middle doll (parts c and d) also has a large black spot on the upper left side of its head (part d). The smallest doll (part e) is one-piece.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DollN2.924

Female figure with rounded body and moving rounded head which has a point at the centre top. Black hair is painted around the centre top point in a petal-like fashion with a blue band. Painted facial features. Body is painted with white flowers and gold leaves on a green background on dress.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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