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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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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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FigureN2.835

Sculpture of seated cast bronze figure (Kwannon) in a relaxed position. Figure is wearing a robe and has a neckace hanging around its neck.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseN2.575 a-b

Vase base (a) depicts a landscape scene with a house, tree, and birds on one side and another scene of a house on a cliff by the water on the other; it has scroll handles and three scroll feet. Tray (b) is plain with a large rim and a small bowl in the centre.

Culture
Japanese
Material
brass metal and bronze metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.855

Full length standing bearded elderly male figure dressed in traditional costumes; left hand holding cup, right arm stretching up and back. Silver inlaid designs and glass eyes.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, silver metal and glass
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanN2.705

Collapsible fan consisting of folded silver paper that has four columns of Japanese characters painted in black, and which is supported by three black lacquered bamboo ribs and two outer, wide lacquered ribs. The reverse side of the paper is gold.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bamboo grass, lacquer, paint and paper
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TextileN2.22

Long, rectangular textile; damask fabric with a cream background; red and orange band of rickshaws in-between a row of cream flowers surrounded by a red lozenge border. The design repeats itself. There is a thin, light blue ribbon that runs horizontally through a middle section of the textile along with a cardboard tag that has calligraphy on it and blue tassels attached; the top has a blue calligraphy stamp on it.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre, dye and paper
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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