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BoxEdz1016 a-b

A small square black box (part a) inlaid with engraved mother of pearl shell, and having a fitted lid (part b). The top of the lid (part b) has two gentlemen in a garden setting. The sides are decorated with flowers, and peach motifs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
paper, paste adhesive, lacquer and mother of pearl shell
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CaseN2.606 a-c

Shallow rectangular box (a) with lid with Iris design (b) and thin rectangular wooden insert (c) that fits inner base of box (a). Lid is warped and does not sit flush on box.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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EarspoolB58

A mushroom-shape wood piece that has an elaborate star-like head decorated with bits of mirrored green and gold glass.

Culture
Bidayuh ?
Material
wood and glass
Made in
Sarawak, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TambourineM3.258

Wooden, circular tambourine with a skin ? cover and five sections of metal discs. The wooden frame is inlaid with square, diagonal and triangular pieces of mother-of-pearl and horn to form a geometric pattern. The metal discs are all similar with the exception of one set that has jagged edges.

Culture
Egyptian
Material
skin ?, wood, mother of pearl shell, horn, copper metal ? and bronze metal ?
Made in
Egypt
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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BellN2.982

Spherical bell with handle formed by two fish with inlaid eyes. Carved floral and geometric designs.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TrayN2.959

Red lacquer with 5 mother of pearl inlaid flowers, black underneath.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, mother of pearl shell and lacquer
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Incense BurnerN2.861 a-b

Tripod burner with silver inlaid in geometric patterns on body, shoulder, and neck. Lid is wooden.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bronze metal, wood and silver metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.854

Full length standing figure in traditional costume and holding an umbrella. Floral inlaid designs in silver. Eyes are inlaid glass.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, glass and metal ?
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.579 a-b

Two carvings of men riding bulls. Scroll designs in silver. Glass eyes.

Culture
Japanese
Material
glass, silver metal and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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