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FanN2.937

Folding paper hand fan with black lacquered bamboo ribs. Both sides of the fan are painted a solid, metallic gold colour with burnished effects around the edges and folds. Two red and white tassels on a long, knotted orange cord are attached to the base of the fan.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bamboo grass, lacquer, paper and paint ?
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueN2.751

Standing figure in relief on circular plaque with forest scene. Paper label on the back reads: "Asahi Co. Nara Hotel."

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanN2.948

Collapsible fan with a band of black silk with a painted border of gold and white, a band of gold wood rectangles, and a band of green silk with a silver and gold border. The fan is supported by black bamboo ribs, each with a cut out triangle, and outer ivory ribs. Yelow cord with a green bead at the end is threaded through the ends of the ribs.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre, gold metal, bamboo grass and ivory
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanN2.706

Collapsible fan composed of a series of brown lacquered bamboo ribs supporting a folded strip of paper: one face is gilded near the bottom with iridescent metallic squares and speckles, and the other face has a printed image of the silhouettes of two figures, each in a plaid pattern, on a blue ground.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, bamboo grass and lacquer
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentN2.950 a-c

Set of three plastic sticks, each with a flat, balloon-shaped finial at the top; finials are orange (a), yellow (b), and grey-green (c). Finials each have one small cut out near the top and are painted with characters and linear floral and geometric designs in black.

Culture
Japanese
Material
celluloid plastic and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN2.712 a-b

Slim, rectangular box (part a), the top quarter of which is formed by the fitted lid (part b). Surface of box and lid is entirely carved in relief; figures in a garden scene with trees and pavilions are depicted.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlateN1.126

A ceramic plate with the centre panel showing an elderly man with four children. Two of the children are at either sides of the elderly man. The other two children are in front of the elderly man, and both are holding a lantern up high with their left arm and their left leg up. Border decoration has symbolic crest designs. Blue on white.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.167 a-b

Carving (part a) and stand (part b). Two travellers sitting under a peach tree. Stained golden brown.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood and ivory
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Incense BurnerN1.96 a-c

Rounded brass incense burner (part a) with a circular foot, a small basket that fits into the burner's mouth (part b), and a dome-shaped lid (par c); lid has three cut-outs shaped like inverted hearts and a small, rounded finial.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN1.342 a-gk

Square oak box with a front panel that slides upwards to reveal six drawers with brass pulls; drawers are filled with ivory mahjong pieces. Nailed to the outside of the box are brass corners, bat-shaped brass pieces, a circular brass piece on the sliding panel, and a top piece with two handles--brass is decoratively engraved with dotted and linear patterning, as well as several characters. Part c is a red mahjong instruction booklet. There are 289 parts (a-zzzzz, ab-gk) in all.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal, ivory, oak wood, paint, paper and ink
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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