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PlaqueN1.590

Frames rectangular panel with a figure carved in relief from ivory in the centre; seated Buddha in meditative position on lotus. Surrounding designs are lotus and clouds in gold on black wooden ground.

Culture
Chinese
Material
ivory, wood and paint
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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VaseN1.408 a-b

A small ceramic vase (part a) with blue on white. The vase has two scenes, one with a man and a water buffalo in a rice paddy and another scene with a female spinning. With circular wood stand (part b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, paint and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.407 a-c

A small rectangular porcelain snuff bottle (part a) that is square in cross-section, and that has four panels reserved on a floral pattern. The panels are painted cobalt blue with playing children playing on a white background. There is a red stopper (part b) that is encase in metal. The wood stand (part c) has the shape of a circle within a square, and has four legs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, paint, metal and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.494

Standing male figure with a long red beard, dressed in elaborate armour suit; all in gold, except for a red cap. Belt and shoes have t'ao-t'ieh motifs. Gold, red and black base. Unmarked.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, lacquer, horse hair and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.493

Standing male figure dressed in an armour suit all in gold. He is carrying a small square package in both hands. His facial expression and coiffure resembles "Buddha". Belt and shoes have t'ao-t'ieh' motifs. Gold, red and black base, unmarked.

Culture
Chinese
Material
lacquer, wood and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CupN1.473 a-b

A ceramic cup (part a) with a wood stand (part b) that has four legs curled under. Exterior of cup is decorated with seven animal and Buddhist figures in blue and red (underglaze) in front of a leaf shape on a white background. Border composed of symbols of longevity also in same colours. Interior of cup has an abstract floral design in blue.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, paint, glaze and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ChestN1.508

Rectangular wooden box with dovetail joints, a hinged lid and a lock. Lid features a carved landscape scene with polychrome ivory figures--all are elaborately carved, painted, and gilded. Inside, the underside of lid is covered with padded silk and the bottom is covered with grey velvet; the silk padding is marked "Arthur and Bond Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Yokohama." There may have been a tray inside at one time.

Culture
Chinese
Material
ivory, wood, metal, silk fibre and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.505

Wooden plaque with dragons in flight decorating the edges. Centre of plaque has golden characters addressed to General Kuan-ti (General of Three Kingdoms). All in relief. Predominant colours gold, blue, green and red. Executed in four detachable parts, all fitting into a matching carved base. Paper label on reverse reads: "Made in China."

Culture
Chinese
Material
paint and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.299 a-f

Six miniature figures of Chinese opera actors. Painted polychrome costumes of various styles. Faces are disguised with coloured paint to indicate different roles.

Culture
Chinese
Material
paint, clay, wood, paper, fibre and feather
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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