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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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GongN2.979 a-c

Gong is in shape of lotus flowers and leaves with stems forming the handle (a). Stick is leather sewn and stuffed (b). Cushion is red and stuffed in shape of lotus flower (c).

Culture
Japanese
Material
fibre, leather skin and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN2.552 a-c

Box has one separate compartment on top and fits into the top lid. Exterior is black and interior is red. Plain. Stickers on bottom of base: "Made in Japan" and "12".

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood ?, paper ? or adhesive ?
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeadM3.163

Bead depicting the sacred eye of Horus (Uzait Horu) with two black lines above the eye, a line extending out from the side of the eye, a curved line with a curled tip extending diagonally out from the bottom of the eye, and a band of ridges extending down from the bottom centre of the eye. A hole pierces through the figure from side to side.

Culture
Egyptian
Material
clay and glaze ?
Made in
Egypt
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureCd345

Glass bead with tapered ends and a series of raised bands that twist around the centre of the bead. The bead is composed of translucent yellow-brown glass.

Culture
Egyptian
Material
glass
Made in
Egypt
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HangerM3807 a-b

A tall wooden hanger (part a) with a t-shape from which a metal chain (part b) dangles.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood and metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ButtonCd328

Button, shank style, with a disc shape. The button is glazed with dark blue and light green and speckled with white on the top surface, and with reddish-purple on the underside.

Culture
Egyptian
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
Egypt
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureCd344

Figure with an oval shape inside which are several indented hieroglyphs. An arm emerges from one end of the oval, but is broken off, and an arm at the other end is completely broken off.

Culture
Egyptian
Material
faience
Made in
Egypt
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeadCd350

Bead, circular overall, with a hole set off-centre where the depth tapers off.

Culture
Egyptian
Material
stone ?
Made in
Egypt
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WhistleH2.70

Dark brown clay whistle in the shape of a parrot with a loop on the back for a cord to pass through--details are incised. The parrot's tail is the mouthpiece, with the exit hole being located at the back of the parrot's neck.

Culture
Andes
Material
clay
Made in
Ecuador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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