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FigureK2.8

Much stylized human figure, black, with faces on both sides of the head. The front face has large open eyes, curved upraised eye brows, a big nose with wide nostrils, and an open mouth with an indentation within each cheek. The back face has small closed eyes, a slight upraised brow, a small nose, and a slightly open mouth with slightly fuller cheeks. The elongated neck has five protruding bulging rings. The wide shoulders round out to the arms resting at the sides. Figure has breasts, and a navel on the one side with the open eyes while the figure has a flat chest (or back ?) on the other side with closed eyes. The front side has feet with toes while the back side has rounded feet. Both faces are sharing a rounded dotted cap. On a base.

Culture
West African
Material
wood
Made in
Aba, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueN1.478

A rectangular metal plaque with a wood frame having rope for hanging. One side has characters telling about life of Sakyamuni Buddha. Opposite side has Sakyamuni in seated position surrounded by guardian king, priest, and scholars. All in relief. Dark finish.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, bronze metal and fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorN1.236 a-b

A square metal mirror with twenty characters on one side, in relief. Part b is a stand (in storage), of carved and stained wood.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood and bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseN1.183 a-b

A small ceramic vase (part a) with a bulging rounded body and a large open mouth. Light brown glaze except on the lower portion. With circular wood stand (part b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, glaze and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseN1.417 a-b

A tall barrel-shaped vase with sang de boeuf glaze. (Part b is a wooden stand, in storage.)

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, glaze and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseN1.481 a-c

Tall, rounded vase (part a) that flares from the centre towards the top; covered with a blue on white design of two phoenixes in flight surrounded with flowers, leaves, and clouds. Wooden lid (part b) is dome-shaped with a finial. Part c is a circular wooden stand with four legs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, glaze and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseN1.94 a-b

Pair of red cloisonné vases with a flared foot, rounded body and shoulders, and a curved neck with brass lip. Both vases are decorated with flowers in green, pink, yellow and white, with a pattern of cloud-shaped brass wire in the background; borders are decorated with a scroll pattern.

Culture
Chinese
Material
enamel and brass metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorN1.205

Flat circular metal piece with petal-shaped edging. Turtle handle at centre. Decorations in relief of fish, waves, dragon and boat. Four archaic characters. Green patina.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.284

A small stone carved into a female head fragment. Hair is accentuated with carved lines and a centre part, with the rest curled up into a bun at the top. Eyes are closed. Eyebrow lines extend into the nose. Compressed mouth and chin.

Culture
Chinese
Material
stone
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseN1.362

A small ceramic vase with a vertical line design and a straight upright rim at the small mouth. Vase has incised lozenge design with a monochrome green glaze.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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