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BagB641

Floral and stylized patterns in orange, red, yellow, and black on green ground. On top sides are two hanging ornaments at each end of the handle, decorated with white shells, mirrors, and tassels. Seeds and tassels attached on lower half of bag and along top opening. Handle is decorated with green thread.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
silk fibre and dye
Made in
Gujarat, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HoodB640

Red and green floral and geometric designs embroidered on an orange ground. Decorated with small circular mirrors. Lined with red cotton (?).

Culture
Kutch
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, glass, silver alloy metal ? and dye
Made in
Kutch, Gujarat, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HatB638

Embroidered skull-shaped cap or hat. Diamond-shaped designs of yellow and white, outlined in black. Small, round mirrors are sewn at the corners of each. Lozenge-shaped designs above and below. Purple background. Darning-stitch outlined with chain-stitch.

Culture
North India
Material
silk fibre, glass, silver alloy metal, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.494

Standing male figure with a long red beard, dressed in elaborate armour suit; all in gold, except for a red cap. Belt and shoes have t'ao-t'ieh motifs. Gold, red and black base. Unmarked.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, lacquer, horse hair and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.493

Standing male figure dressed in an armour suit all in gold. He is carrying a small square package in both hands. His facial expression and coiffure resembles "Buddha". Belt and shoes have t'ao-t'ieh' motifs. Gold, red and black base, unmarked.

Culture
Chinese
Material
lacquer, wood and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HangingN1.81 a

The upper flap is embroidered with 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 the deer also (symbol of longevity). The lower flap is embroidered with the peony, the phoenix (symbol of peace and serenity) and the unicorn chi lin. Both are honored creatures, the other two are the tiger and dragon. Each flap is edged with embroidered ribbon. All on purple damask ground, net and tassel fringe with bronze discs. Reverse 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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TableclothM4.51

Green and gold tablecloth with embroidery. The centre panel is gold with flower motifs in gold, blue, green, yellow and orange. The border is green with floral motifs in the same colours. The backside is lined with white silk.

Culture
Persian
Material
silk fibre, metal and fibre
Made in
Iran
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RobeK2.173

Large, rectangular piece of green woven fabric with orange, yellow, white and purple surface embroidery in geometric patterns. Overall piece is made from four individual strips of the same material hand-sewn together. Fringed ends.

Culture
Asante
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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