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FigureN1.122 a-b

Standing metal female figure (part a) dressed in robe. Abstract incised designs decorate the robe. Silver neck ornament. Dark patina. Female has her hands clasped in front of her with her right hand over top her left hand underneath. (Part b is the wooden stand -- in storage.)

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.470 a-b

Standing male figure (part a) wearing a red robe. He has bulbous cheeks, folds under his chin, and a smiling face. He is balancing a rod over his right shoulder, attached to which there is a large coin to his front right and a large peach to his left back side, both symbols of longevity. Colours used are red, brown and pale green glazes. Impressed seal mark. With wood stand (part b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, glaze and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.472 a-b

Male figure (part a) seated on a blue rock. He has a bald head with black hair at the back and a curl of black hair coming up from each side to the middle top of his forehead. He has a moustache, beard, and goatee. He is wearing a powder blue robe and brown slippers. His right hand holds a black object as it rests on the ledge of the rock while his left hand rests on his left knee. A gourd is placed beside him to his left. Colours used are predominantly brown, powder blue, and turquoise. Unmarked. With wood stand (part b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, glaze and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.105 a-b

Old man (part a) symbolic of longevity with a flambe glaze of red and blue overall. Elongated forehead with beard. His right hand is resting on his right knee. His left elbow is bent resting on his left knee with his left hand in the middle of his waist. With wood stand (part b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, glaze and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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UrnN1.198 a-c

A rectangular metal urn (part a) with a wood lid (part b) and a rectangular wood stand (part c). Urn has a straight upright rim, outward and upward flared sides, and a four-footed base that angles outward. Straight upright rim has a horizontal alternating pattern of double outlined ovals, and double outlined circles. Outward and upward flared sides have a design consisting of wavy parallel lines. Footed base has a horizontal pattern of vertical double outlined semi-ovals along the upper portion, and is plain along the lower portion. Handles have animal t'ao-t'ieh motifs. There is a fine green patina. Lid and stand are of fine dark wood. The lid has sides that angle inward at a rounded curve with an upraised rectangular platform at the centre top that has a jade (?) handle in the form of a horse, has a slightly flared rim, and is carved with an ornate design of curling lines.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal, wood and jade mineral ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.191

A small piece carved into a cicada with ivory-coloured jade. Front side has two long vertical grooves along the centre, with two horizontal rows in relief at the other end which has three curves. Back side has elongated triangular-shaped section with five horizontal lines near the tip and three diagonal lines at the opposite end on either sides of the smaller triangular-shaped area.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlN1.177

Ceramic bowl with transparent blue glaze. Incised decoration along lower portion of exterior with floral pattern. Rim is unglazed.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseN1.434 a-b

A small ceramic vase (part a) with a rounded lower body portion which angles inward and tapers into a slim cylindrical neck with a stepped rim. The vase has a straight upright base. Incised key band along belly. White with large faint crackle. With circular wood stand (part b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, glaze and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BellN1.463 a-b

Ceramic bell (part a) having a scalloped rim, and decorated with various animals in polychrome over glaze on blue and white circular patterned ground. Wave motifs and key borders decorate rest of bell. Handle is in form of a two headed t'ao-t'ieh figure. Bell hangs from a metal hook on a four-legged wood stand.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, paint, wood and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.495

Male figure, sitting on a red seat, all gilded except for black eyes, mouth and hair. Two horns protrude from his head. Figure has a stern expression and a raised fist. Inscription on bottom reads "Shen Nung (?)."

Culture
Chinese
Material
lacquer, wood and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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