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PlaqueN2.1264

A rectangular plaque with an image of a monk at rest and Japanese characters, carved from stone. The monk sits with his right leg lying on the floor bent at the knee toward his left knee that is folded up and over. He is holding prayer beads with his left hand. He is dressed in a long robe and trousers. Four characters carved are in relief across the top. The background is light brown wood. The frame is dark brown. A dark maroon-red ribbon-like string is tied through metal rings at the top.

Culture
Japanese
Material
soapstone stone, wood, metal and fibre
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.871

Sculpture depicting robed figure (Kwannon) in sitting meditative position. Figure is holding prayer beads in its right hand while the other hand holds a scroll.

Culture
Japanese
Material
soapstone stone
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.849

Sculpture of smiling man with hat sitting on rump of a buffalo, and holding the buffalo's nose. Details have been etched into the surface: pattern on man's clothing, spots on buffalo, and pattern around inside of man's hat.

Culture
Japanese
Material
soapstone stone and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.831

Sculpture depicting a standing spotted monkey with two birds below it that are pecking at a piece of vegetation. Monkey is holding a round object.

Culture
Japanese
Material
soapstone stone
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ScreenN1.514

Rectangular stone panel framed by a dark brown carved stand with two bracketed feet. Stone panel with carving of birds and bamboo in very dull olive on dull brown surface; all in relief. Frame is elaborately carved with bats, spirals, and one of the eight precious symbols of Buddha.

Culture
Chinese
Material
soapstone stone, wood and stain ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueN1.587

A vertically rectangular painted stone plaque of an outdoor scene with a scholar in a pavilion and two students resting just outside with a tree in the middle. Colours are red, green, brown, and white. All figures are carved and inlaid. The effect is of a stone bas-relief on a wooden ground. Has a dark brown-black wood frame with an ornate metalwork design at the top. Some stone pieces are cracked or loose.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, soapstone stone, paint and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SealN1.239

A rectangular seal block with a large lion and two cubs to its right on top. There is a ball inside the large lion's mouth. Inscribed with a quotation from the artist on the sides. Brown with light streaks. Seal is on the bottom with the characters in relief.

Culture
Chinese
Material
soapstone stone
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SealN1.240

A rectangular seal block with a large lion and two cubs to its left on top. There is a ball inside the large lion's mouth. Inscribed with a quotation from the artist on the sides. Brown with light streaks. Seal is in intaglio with the characters carved into the bottom.

Culture
Chinese
Material
soapstone stone
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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