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Archery StandN1.525

Three open ended tube-like sections made from bronze, hexagonal in cross-section, arranged in a row; a tall piece flanked by two short pieces. Cloud patterns in low relief are featured around the base and the top. Two five clawed dragons are molded in complete relief on the neck.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseN1.504 a-d

Pair of red, gourd-shaped vases (a-b) with lids (c-d) in the form of a stem with large, golden leaves. Each vase has two sets of curvilinear handles protruding from opposite sides. White jade gourds, crests and arabesque designs in relief decorate the entire surface. Predominant colours are red, gold and white.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal, wood, jade mineral, lacquer and copper metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorN1.445

A flat circular metal mirror. TLV designs in relief on back side. Knob in centre for hanging. Green patina on both sides.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Incense BurnerN1.439 a-b

Round, brass incense burner with tripod legs, lobed panels with birds, two handles and lid with finial of stylized lion.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorN1.207

Flat circular metal piece. TLV mirror, representative of the universe, in black, plain boss handle in centre. Central semi-rounded knob is surrounded by a square, which is surrounded by eight smaller semi-rounded knobs. Circular design of archaic characters. Circular row of sunray-like pattern. Rim has swirl design around it. There are six concentric bands, four decorative and two inscriptional. The inner circle of inscriptions is framed in a square and lists the names of the twelve earthly branches, which correlate with the twelve intervals of the day, the twelve months, and the twelve zodiac animals. The outer inscriptional band begins with “Mr. Wang” and “new family” There are also three sets of T-, L-, and V-shaped marks. The reflective surface on the other side is now black from oxidation.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorN1.203

A flat circular lobed-edge metal piece. Four flying goddess designs in relief around the plain boss handle in centre.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Incense BurnerN1.202 a-c

Rectangular, two-tiered metal incense burner with a red wooden base (part c) and lid (part b); lid is topped by a pink coral-shaped finial. The burner (part a) is green with oxidization and features cloud pattern designs in low relief on the sides.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal, wood and mineral ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.298 a-b

Procession of fifty miniature, polychrome metal figurines mounted on two strips of cardboard (parts a and b). Arranged in a two by two fashion, the first fourteen figures carry tall banners with either decorative strips or characters on them. The next ten figures, also arranged two by two, are playing various musical instruments. The following six figures are dressed in white tunics and carry large sprays of white hair. The remaining twenty figures are arranged evenly in front and behind a palanquin that they are carrying; the palanquin is ornately decorated with red, painted fabric and a large wreath.

Culture
Chinese
Material
paint, lead metal and fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorN1.315

Circular metal object with a petal-shaped edge. Floral and animal designs in relief arranged around a raised knob in the centre. Reverse side is flat and unadorned, with the exception of a yellow, circular "Antique Dealers' Association" tag that has been stamped onto the object--inscription is partly obscured by oxidization.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerN1.248

Four small, rectangular, silver containers with cylindrical necks and hat-like lids; containers are attached to each other at the side with hinges. Characters indicating the containers' contents are engraved on one side, with elaborate symbols on other side.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silver metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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