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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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JarM3.29

Cylindrical shaped, cream stone jar with a flat bottom and lipped opening. The body curves slightly inward in the middle. The bowl consists of different shades of orange with sections of cream and grey. The jar has no decoration.

Culture
Egyptian
Material
alabaster stone
Made in
Egypt
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseM3.28

Conical shaped, cream stone vase with a tapered, flat bottom; a wide, rounded centre and a flat opening. There is a slight lip on the opening and a small, circular handle on the side. The vase has no decoration. There are black and red markings on the bottom.

Culture
Egyptian
Material
alabaster stone
Made in
Egypt
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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FigureE311 a-b

Carved figure of an orange skinned wise man (part a) with a black beard and wearing Arabic style dress. Deep pink robe with yellow trim decorated with black swirl design. Black clothes show through cloak opening in front. Wearing yellow and green crown with red band and yellow and green headdress. Holds purple, yellow, and blue 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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