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Print Block1223/2

A large, rectangular press wood print block. Carved image depicts a many armed Bodhisattva figure with a tall cylindrical, stepped headdress, on a lotus, surrounded by halos, plants, clouds and other ornaments. On the right is another Bodhisattva figure sitting cross-legged, with a protector figure surrounded by fire sitting on the other side. There are two figures wearing robes with curled edges, one at each top corner. A large horizontal row of Tibetan characters is at the top and a smaller horizontal row of Tibetan characters is at the bottom.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
wood and ink
Made in
Nepal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Knife1223/8 a-b

A thick metal blade (part a) with one edge sharpened and a handle made of coiled metal with a pommel that has a floral design on one side and an spiral design on the other side. The sheath (part b) is of wood encased by metal with two sets of three horizontal lines, a floral design flanked by a diagonal petal-like design on either side, decorating one side of the sheath which also has a loop on that side.

Culture
Himalayas
Material
metal and wood
Made in
Nepal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Necklace1187/22

A metal oval-shaped necklace with a space in between both top ends that curve around. The solid metal ends are engraved with a group of triangles and then circles after which they begin to coil around leaving a hollow space inside. At the transition point in between solid and coiled metal there is a decoration on top of each side with a blue centre.

Culture
Afghan
Material
metal and faience ?
Made in
Afghanistan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ladle1187/4

A silvery metal ladle with a six-petaled flower on the inner side of the bowl with a hole in the centre and six other holes around it. The straight handle has a zig zag pattern on the inner side.

Culture
Afghan ?
Material
metal
Made in
Afghanistan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Flask1187/24 a-b

A flask with a circular container (part a) and a stopper (part b). The design on the container consists of a large central circle with two small circles beside it and another small circle above it and a petal-shape below it. Each circle and the petal-shape are rimmed with tiny circles. The metal within each circle and the petal-shape is yellowish, and the tiny circles are silvery. Tiny silvery circles in a flower shape are in between each circle and the petal-shape. The design is rimmed with tiny silvery circles. The back of the container has two loops.

Culture
Afghan
Material
wood and metal
Made in
Afghanistan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ladle1187/5

A wood ladle with a curved handle which has a flat circle at the end and another flat circle in the middle of the handle on the opposite side.

Culture
Afghan
Material
wood
Made in
Afghanistan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Goat Bell1187/17

A round metal bell with one side longer around the rim so that the other side can fit around it. There is a metal loop at the top. Each side has a design with two birds in a tree and an inscription which reads "Parrot Brand". The bell is rimmed with a row of vertical lines and there is a ball inside.

Culture
Afghan
Material
metal
Made in
Afghanistan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shoes1187/15 a-b

A pair of wood shoes which are flat across the top and have fibre and rope wrapped around them through which the feet go in like sandals. The top is designed with a large floral motif.

Culture
Afghan
Material
wood and fibre
Made in
Afghanistan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ladle1187/9

A large wood ladle with a big bowl from which the handle slightly curves out from the bottom and then angles straight out with a flat circle at the top of the handle. Some braided fibre is tied around the handle.

Culture
Afghan
Material
wood and fibre
Made in
Afghanistan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ladle1187/21

A wood ladle with the bowl tapering into a curved handle with a flat circular end and a flat curved protrusion in between.

Culture
Afghan
Material
wood
Made in
Afghanistan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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