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Sample: PaperN2.1270 a-aaa

Fifty-two samples of paper in different weights and colours, contained in a blue handmade folder. Inside the back of the folder is written "With best wishes to Miss Smith. J. Kom July 1954" in black felt pen.

Culture
Japanese
Material
zozo plant, mulberry bark, mitsumatum fibre and gampi paper
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanN2.679

Rounded paper hand fan with a black lacquered wooden handle with a length of orange cord tied through a hole at one end. An image painted on one side depicts a blue monster-like figure kneeling on or riding a grey swirl-shaped figure. Edges are trimmed with silver. Backside is plain.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, bamboo grass, paint, fibre, lacquer and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanN2.681

Trapezoidal paper hand fan with rounded corners, a bamboo handle and ribbing, and an image painted (?) on one side; image includes a blue cartoon-like figure, black characters, a red stamp and four sets of thick parallel yellow lines set at different angles.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, bamboo grass and paint ?
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanN2.674

Paper hand fan with a bifurcated bamboo handle, bamboo ribs, a flaring trapezoid-shape, and orange trim. One side of the fan features an image of a man seated in a boat. A short length of orange cord is tied to the handle.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bamboo grass, paper, fibre, watercolour paint and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Scroll PaintingN4.3

Hanging scroll. Top half of composition shows a nobleman and his scholars in a building. Lower composition depicts a scene of demons torturing human beings in various ways. Polychrome.

Culture
Chinese
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CupN2.877 a-e

A: brown clay with brown glaze swirls; b: grey with white designs; c: grey with white rings; d: brown with vertical white stripes; e: grey with white swirls.

Culture
Japanese
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanN2.682

Round paper hand fan with a bamboo handle. One side of the fan features an octopus in a light orange colour, with a polka dot scarf tied around its head. Eyes are plastic and have moveable black centres. Back is stamped with makers name.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, bamboo grass, ink and plastic
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanN2.680

Roughly trapezoid-shaped paper fan with curved sides, a bamboo handle and silver trimmed edges. One side of fan features a stylized bird and bamboo design; backside is blank.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bamboo grass, paper and ink ?
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanN2.678

Rounded paper hand fan with a black lacquered wooden handle with a length of orange cord tied through a hole at one end. An image painted on one side depicts an old man dressed in a green robe--perhaps Juro (symbol of longevity)--seated on the ground while a young boy on a ladder shines his elongated head. Edges are trimmed with silver. Backside is plain.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, wood, paint, lacquer, fibre and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanN2.677

Round paper hand fan with a bamboo handle. One side of the fan features a warrior in battle costume. Polychrome on white ground. Black and gold handle. Plain back. Orange fibre cording is looped and tied through a hole at the end of the handle.

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