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BasketN2.957

Oval-shaped basket. Curved rim, lower in middle and raised at sides. Bottom is woven in two layers, herringbone and geometric weave. Sides are thin evenly spaced black strands.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bamboo grass and lacquer
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CombN2.952

Gold lacquered comb with mother of pearl flowers, ivory ornaments and "Noh" mask inlays on the handle.

Culture
Japanese
Material
plastic, mother of pearl shell, elephant ivory and lacquer
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PickN2.951 a-d

Set of four hair pin-like objects made from ivory. Parts a and b each have a small, roughly rectangular ivory piece with black characters on it near the top of the pick set at a right angle to the shaft; part b is also capped by a circular ivory piece. Parts c and d each have a small pink shell affixed near the top of the pick and black calligraphy on the shaft.

Culture
Japanese
Material
elephant ivory, shell, ink and metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN2.947

Elongated, black lacquered wooden box lined with silk and paper. The inside of the lid is painted with a polychrome image of a bird, flowers, and a rock. Top of the lid is painted with golden flowers and birds. The bottom half of the box is fitted with a cut-out to accommodate a fan.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, silk fibre and lacquer
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BookN2.946 a-b

A pair of books. The covers consist of an abstract design with flower, diamond, and leaf shapes on gold silk. The pages are blank, and open in an accordian style.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper and silk fibre
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorN2.943

Thin, round mirror with a flat, rectangular handle, all cast from a single piece of bronze. The front is polished while the back features raised dots and characters in relief.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SashN2.941

Sash with a pattern featuring a crane, rocks, pines, and prunus trees in gold, grey, reddish-brown and white on a black ground. One end is finished with bands of gold, light grey and black.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre, dye and metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanN2.938

Silk folding fan with imagery of birds and flowering branches embroidered on both sides. The fan's handle and ribs are made from black lacquered wood painted with golden floral designs.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre, bamboo grass, lacquer, metal and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bear FigureN2.743

Bear in standing position on all four paws with left paws more forward than their respective right paws. Eyes are glass. Head is tilted to the bear's left with mouth open.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, paint and glass
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceEdz1022

beaded necklace with a glass pendant hanging from a long, blue ribbon drop attached at the centre. Carved pink beads divided into sections by four large crystal spheres; four drops with glass beads and coloured pendants are attached to the sides of the necklace (one missing drop).

Culture
Chinese
Material
ivory, silk fibre, brass metal, cinnabar mineral and glass
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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