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FigureEdz959

White, carved figure of a standing woman in long robes, hair piled on top of her head, holding a water lily-like flower against her shoulder. Figure is mounted on base carved from brown stone.

Culture
Chinese
Material
mineral and stone
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEdz964 a-b

Carving of a koi-like orange fish with bulbous white and black glass eyes, a curving tail and shallowly carved scales; fish rests on a wooden stand with four legs (part b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
horn ?, wood, glass and dye
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Celadon VaseEdz949 a-b

Round vase with foot ring, rounded shoulders, and slightly flared neck. Decoration is incised floral patterning on exterior that is darker due to thicker glaze. Glaze is all over except foot ring. Inked inscription on inside of foot ring of six Chinese characters; the word China is incised near edge. Part b is a wooden stand.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, glaze and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Lamp BatteryN2.500 c-d

Two square-shaped batteries for lamps (N2.500a-b). The batteries are covered with black paper that has pink printing. A circular metal protrusion arises from the centre of each box, with a metal hook-like object protruding from the side.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, ink, lead metal and acid chemical
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.728 c-d

Stylized dog with a bottom (part c) and a top (part d). Its head is on its left side and facing forward. Face is white with black hair and curly tendrils. The neck is adorned with a twisted gold-coloured rope decorated with an alternating pattern of three blue, and of three red dots outlined with white and tied at the back. The tail curls inward. Decorated with green, brown, blue, red, and white landscape scenes, cranes, and fans on a gold-coloured background. Has a box with two compartments, one of which is for its matching pair N2.728 a-b.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paint, paper and paste adhesive
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShrineN2.838 a-b

Part a is a carved wooden Bodhisattva figure painted gold which appears to have been glued onto a stand from a large shrine (N2.987 h) and no longer fits in its original box-like shrine. Part b is the small box-like shrine with doors on metal hinges that open outward to reveal gold-walled interior with a wooden platform at the bottom, only partially decorated at the front. At the top is a carved facade painted with a curvilinear flower pattern with one red, white and light blue flower. The outside of the box is painted brown in a wood-like pattern with red calligraphy running vertically on both doors. The right door has carved metalwork all along its edge and a carved metal handle. The edges of the box are rounded.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, paint, metal and lacquer
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEd5.1456

Female figure wearing kimono and holding fan in right hand at waist with flower in hair. Hair is in a bun and is grey, lips have some reddish pigment in crevice, and kimono has maple design. Red inscription on underside of base.

Culture
Japanese
Material
ivory and paint ?
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Buddha FigureN2.841

Seated Buddha in meditative position with legs crossed under robes, eyes closed, and hands in lap. Has a dark brown patina; symmetrical; inscription on underside of base inside circle.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.588

Hollow, standing brass figure with long, bamboo and floral patterned, flowing robes and headdress. Figure is holding a scroll(?) in right hand and has left hand on right forearm.

Culture
Japanese
Material
brass metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.872

Standing clay female figure that has eyes closed and bare feet. Figure is standing on base and is wearing robes and a piece of fabric covering her head. Figure is a red-brown colour and has a large hole in the back surrounded by four small holes and a large hole in the bottom of the base.

Culture
Japanese
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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