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FigureE313 a-b

Figure of Negroid wise man (part a) with a black beard and in Arab dress, and orange robe with a yellow trim decorated with grey and red 'V's. Crowned with yellow and red Arab headdress. Holds black, yellow, and purple gift container (part b) in hands.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
wood, paint and metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Smoking EquipmentN2.1346 a-c

Dark brown rectangular wooden tinderbox with a flint bag, brass tray. metal tool, and two fringed, woven black bags attached to it via a braided blue cord affixed to the lid (part a). Part b is a small red-orange rock. Part c is a thin wooden pipe with a brass mouthpiece and bowl attached at opposite ends.

Culture
Japanese
Material
fibre, brass metal, wood, iron metal and lacquer
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordN2.1345 a-b

A short, wakizashi style sword with a wooden handle and sheath. Handle features black silk cords tied decoratively (tsuka-ito ) over a grey sharkskin covering and a pair of menuki (sword fittings), one on each side of the handle. Sheath has inlaid horn on a black ground. The guard has a prunus design.

Culture
Japanese
Material
steel metal, horn, lacquer, shark skin, wood, copper metal and silk fibre
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeN2.1343 a-c

Knife (a) with sheath (b) in which a small blade (c) is inserted. Knife has a curved blade etched (?) on one side with series of irregular, dark, patch-like shapes. The blade passes through a silver-coloured steel (?) sheath, with the tang (two-holed) inserted into the wooden handle, passing through a gold lacquered wooden guard. Each side of the handle is inlaid with an ivory plaque carved with a dragon figure; lotus carved ivory at end . Sheath (b) of wood with gold lacquer bamboo leaf design, inlaid with insects and plants of ivory, mother-of-pearl, and stones, with ivory end; wood badly split, inlays crudely repaired. Small blade, curved, is missing handle; stained red.

Culture
Japanese
Material
stain, adhesive, stone, lacquer, mother of pearl shell, ivory, steel metal and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN2.1337 a-b

Reddish finish with bail type handle on top. The lid slides in grooves. Colour: red.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood and iron metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEdz1017

Full length female figure, possibly the goddess of mercy. Her robe is gathered around her as she clasps her hands in front of her. She is wearing an elaborate headdress. Her feet are bare.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CaseN2.606 a-c

Shallow rectangular box (a) with lid with Iris design (b) and thin rectangular wooden insert (c) that fits inner base of box (a). Lid is warped and does not sit flush on box.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ChestN2.605 a-b

Figures and houses with landscape background. Carved in intaglio. Natural light coloured wood. Key.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood and brass metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN2.604 a-b

Chrysanthemum design on lid. Stained dark brown.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureE312 a-b

Carved figure of an orange skinned wise man (part a) with a black beard and dressed in yellow cloak with yellow, blue, and orange-red triangle patterned trim. Clothes show through cloak opening in front. Bright pink top and navy blue pants. Green and pink crown with black band, pink Arab type headdress. Container (part b) in colours of red, green, and purple.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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