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BambooN2.354

Plain tubular section of bamboo, with one solid end.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bamboo grass
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shadow PuppetN1.133

A paper shadow puppet representing a standing female figure dressed in elaborate two-piece pants and costume which are predominantly red, yellow and purple. Wearing an elaborate headdress of the same colours with two long thin feather-like tails curving from the top of the head to flow down at the back and two wide pelt-like bands flowing from the sides to the back.

Culture
Chinese
Material
parchment paper, paint and fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BraceletM4.4

Metal bracelet with six small rectangular plates linked together with a circular loops and a rectangular clasp on either end. Each plate is decorated with a small scene, e.g.; camel rider, palm trees, sailing boat (dhow), etc. A scene of a building repeats itself. Each clasp is enameled with a few letters of script.

Culture
Western Asia ?
Material
silver metal and enamel
Made in
Asia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerN2.536

Plain with calligraphy burned into the side.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bamboo grass
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Penis CoverB44

A bamboo tube with one end open. Bands of woven rattan are around the top and bottom. Two brass rods are attached with string. Each rod has an ivory knob at each end.

Culture
Iban
Material
ivory, brass metal, bamboo grass and rattan
Made in
Sarawak, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceB32

One large and five small lobed pendants with traces of molded leaf and branch decoration in black. Combined with glass beads of various colours including blue-green, red, white, and black. The molded decoration seems similar to the design on stem B57.

Culture
Iban
Material
fibre, glass and copper metal
Made in
Sarawak, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordN2.1368 a-d

Plain wooden sheath in two parts (parts c and d) bound with rope, red fibre and gauze-like cloth. Wooden handle (part b) sheathed in copper or brass and grip bound with string. Slightly curving blade (part a) stamped with anchor-like design.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, metal and fibre
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN2.1365 a-b

Round box (a) covered in dark blue fabric with a raised abstract flower-like design on the lid (b). The inside of the box is white and padded. The underside of the lid features bright, polychrome brocade patterned cotton with a mirror in the centre.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, cotton fibre, glass and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShoesN1.12 a-b

Pair of slipper-like shoes with a rounded, raised sole. Uppers are embroidered with multicoloured flowers on white and black ground. Soles are white and platform-like, truncated at the toe and heel so that they curve sharply upwards at both ends.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, silk fibre, metal, fibre and leather skin
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Reading GlassesN1.10 a-b

Metal spectacles (part a) that have foldable arms. The case (part b) is made of thin wood covered with dark blue-purple silk and having a design consisting of a deer and good luck symbols embroidered in red and yellow on one side while there is calligraphy embroidered in dark blue on the other side on a yellow silk background. The case has a lime green tasseled cord at one end and a metal button on the other end that has a green stone?

Culture
Chinese
Material
metal, silk fibre, wood and glass
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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