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FigureN2.975

Light coloured wooden seated figure known as Ebisu (えびす) also written asゑびす/恵比須/恵比寿/夷/戎/蛭子) with tai (鯛/sea beam), a symbol of good fortune, under his left arm, sitting on a rock. Some painting on the features; carved in a sophisticated style. Usually paired with Daikokuten (N2.976).

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.974

Black wooden standing figure known as Daikokuten (大黒天) with a big sack over his left shoulder and a uchide no kozuchi (打ち出の小槌), a legendary magic mallet, in his right hand. He is standing on bales called tawara (俵) full of rice. Carved in a simple style. It is normally paired with Ebisu (えびす) (N2.973). Labels on base.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.973

Black wooden seated figure known as Ebisu (えびす; also written ゑびす/恵比須/恵比寿/夷/戎/蛭子) with a sea beam (tai, 鯛), a symbol of good fortune, under his left arm. Carved in a simple style. Normally paired with Daikokuten (大黒天) (N2.974).

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShrineN2.970 a-b

Shrine (a) is rectangular on a flat base, some brass decorations are nailed on. Front panel with pair of doors can be removed (b).

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood and metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TrayN2.968

Square shaped tray with rounded edges that flare slightly upwards. Gold irises and green leaf designs are on a white "crackled" background. Bottom of the tray is black. Edge of tray is gold.

Culture
Japanese
Material
lacquer and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Carrying CaseN2.967

Gold and red lacquered, oval-shaped, carrying case known as inrō (印籠) with five fitted sections stacked vertically. A fibre cord tied at the base is threaded through two channels on either side, holding the five parts together. The purple cord extends above the top of the box, with the two ends held together by an orange, cylindrical ojime and a wooden netsuke (根付) with a carved turtle on it. The body of the case has imagery all around the sides of a large brown octopus with a blue eye, a man with a spear, and various sea stars and shells, on a speckled gold background. The interior of the four sections are speckled red-orange and gold.

Culture
Japanese
Material
lacquer, wood, paint, fibre and coral ?
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN2.965 a-b

Small, dark brown, rectangular wooden box (part a) with two insects painted in black and gold on the lid (part b).

Culture
Japanese
Material
lacquer and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN2.964

Small, circular, black lacquered box (a) with lid (b). Two golden butterflies and a silver spiral border are painted on the top of the lid. The interior is painted gold.

Culture
Japanese
Material
lacquer, wood and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN2.963 a-b

Small, black, lacquered rectangular box (part a) with gold key-like designs painted on the sides. The top of the lid (part b) is painted with images of pink and red cherry blossoms over a gold background.

Culture
Japanese
Material
lacquer, wood and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlN2.962

Bowl with gold interior with single iris design in silver, grey, and gold; exterior is black. Rim on base.

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