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ScreenN2.1306

Screen consisting of an embroidered image of an old man and woman raking pine needles below a pine tree framed with wood and with a sheet of glass protecting it. The image is embroidered in off-white, light pink, blue, brown, black, green and gold on a light orange-pink fabric background. The wood frame is divided into sections around the image with low-relief geometric designs as well as elongated oval holes, there are two vertical pieces at the sides of the frame with more geometric low-relief design as well as a finial at the top of each, two arched feet at the sides, and cloud-like carved protrusions at the top corners. The frame has a dark red-brown finish.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre, wood, glass, lacquer, stain ?, metal and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PanelN2.1305 a-d

Panel composed of four cells, each with a portion of a carved pine tree, rocks, and bamboo in low relief on a background of vertical and horizontal slats with white rice paper adhered to the reverse. From PR to PL, the panels are parts a-d.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PanelN2.1297

Relief carving of two long-billed waterfowl with long legs standing in water and amongst purple irises. Frame is painted red and grey on face. Colours are green, red, purple and gold.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, gesso and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueN2.1264

A rectangular plaque with an image of a monk at rest and Japanese characters, carved from stone. The monk sits with his right leg lying on the floor bent at the knee toward his left knee that is folded up and over. He is holding prayer beads with his left hand. He is dressed in a long robe and trousers. Four characters carved are in relief across the top. The background is light brown wood. The frame is dark brown. A dark maroon-red ribbon-like string is tied through metal rings at the top.

Culture
Japanese
Material
soapstone stone, wood, metal and fibre
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PanelN1.521

Framed embroidery panel. A long narrow strip of silk with embroidered designs consisting of vases, incense burners, and flowers. All in polychrome outlined with gold on a white background. Backed onto a piece of paper in a wood frame protected with glass.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, wood, paper, metal and glass
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueN1.590

Frames rectangular panel with a figure carved in relief from ivory in the centre; seated Buddha in meditative position on lotus. Surrounding designs are lotus and clouds in gold on black wooden ground.

Culture
Chinese
Material
ivory, wood and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueN1.587

A vertically rectangular painted stone plaque of an outdoor scene with a scholar in a pavilion and two students resting just outside with a tree in the middle. Colours are red, green, brown, and white. All figures are carved and inlaid. The effect is of a stone bas-relief on a wooden ground. Has a dark brown-black wood frame with an ornate metalwork design at the top. Some stone pieces are cracked or loose.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, soapstone stone, paint and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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