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Cantonese Opera CollarN1.661 c

Blue collar (part c) with embroidery and brass frog closure. The collar is rounded at the back and pointed at the ends. On the front are butterfly and peony motifs in gold, pink, purple, green, white and yellow. There is pink trim around the edges. The back lining is white cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, dye, gold metal, paste adhesive and brass metal
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Plate StandN1.359 b

Black coloured stand with scalloped rod on back with two narrow curved feet. Perpendicular to the back rod, there is a shorter scalloped rod that attaches to the decorative front piece of the stand. It has a wide U-shaped curved top and has scrolled feet that curve inwards at the bottom. Stand is for plate (N1.359 a).

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rosary BeadsE202 g

Black beaded rosary with a pattern of ten spherical shaped beads followed by one decorative bead repeated five times. From the necklace shaped ornament hangs one decorative bead, three spherical beads, another decorative bead then a metal crucifix.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
plastic and metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShoesE202 e-f

Black leather shoes (parts e-f) with a tall, wide heel and a squared toe. The bottoms have a horizontally incised, jagged rubber front sole and a flat back sole that is nailed to the heel. The inside is lined with green fabric and brown leather. There are blue pen markings on the inside heel.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
leather skin, cotton fibre, synthetic rubber, dye, metal and synthetic adhesive
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagE202 d

Nylon mesh shopping bag with a plaid pattern in blue, red and yellow, and white plastic handles with metal fasteners.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
nylon fibre, plastic, metal and dye ?
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltE202 c

Green, white, and black flecked rayon rebozo (belt) with elaborate woven and knotted fringe.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
synthetic fibre ? and dye
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera HatN1.674 b

The folded hat is blue and rectangular, decorated with appliqué and metal-mirrored discs. The hat flares at the top, narrows at the base and folds inwards on both sides. On the front is a large white circle with a bird in the centre in blue, green, black yellow and pink thread. Surrounding the circle are tuffs of white rabbit fur. Around the circle are lotus motifs in silver thread. On the folded sides the bird and lotus motifs are repeated. On the back are lotus motifs in silver and pink thread. Along the bottom of the hat is a silver border with brass discs, edged with purple with traces of gold. Covering the entire surface of the hat are metal discs with mirrored centres. On the inside of the hat is ecru lining, stiffened with cardboard. Two ecru ties are attached.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
cardboard paper, paste adhesive, silk fibre, hemp fibre, dye, silver metal, gold metal, brass metal and glass
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MatN1.865 b

Diagonal twilled weave grass mat with braided borders, selvage, and fringe on two sides. There is a very faded diagonal pattern parallel to weave.

Culture
Chinese
Material
grass
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera HatN1.673 b

An inverted pyramidal-shaped hat that has bird, flower, and butterfly motifs, appliqued in pink, yellow, mauve, green, and grey on a white background edged with white fur all on a black background. Stiffened, and glued. Decorated with circular tin reflectors, and mirrors. There are two plain ties at opposite corners.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, rabbit skin, dye, silver metal, gold metal, brass metal, glass, cardboard paper and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HangingN1.81 b

Purple damask silk hanging with embroidery and tassels. The rectangular hanging has an upper flap that is folded over onto the main panel. The flap has narcissus (flower of the new year), peony (flower of spring), crane (symbol of longevity), Shou Shin (god of longevity), (god of happiness), (god of prosperity), and deer (symbol of longevity) motifs. Around the edges of the flap is a cream border with floral motifs and purple trim. The main panel has peony, phoenix (symbol of peace and serenity), unicorn or chi lin, tiger and dragon motifs. Around the edges is a turquoise border with floral motifs and dark blue trim. Along the bottom are multicoloured netting with bronze discs and tassels. The back is lined with pink cotton.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, fibre, metal and cotton fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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