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TrayN2.968

Square shaped tray with rounded edges that flare slightly upwards. Gold irises and green leaf designs are on a white "crackled" background. Bottom of the tray is black. Edge of tray is gold.

Culture
Japanese
Material
lacquer and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Carrying CaseN2.967

Gold and red lacquered, oval-shaped, carrying case known as inrō (印籠) with five fitted sections stacked vertically. A fibre cord tied at the base is threaded through two channels on either side, holding the five parts together. The purple cord extends above the top of the box, with the two ends held together by an orange, cylindrical ojime and a wooden netsuke (根付) with a carved turtle on it. The body of the case has imagery all around the sides of a large brown octopus with a blue eye, a man with a spear, and various sea stars and shells, on a speckled gold background. The interior of the four sections are speckled red-orange and gold.

Culture
Japanese
Material
lacquer, wood, paint, fibre and coral ?
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN2.965 a-b

Small, dark brown, rectangular wooden box (part a) with two insects painted in black and gold on the lid (part b).

Culture
Japanese
Material
lacquer and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN2.964

Small, circular, black lacquered box (a) with lid (b). Two golden butterflies and a silver spiral border are painted on the top of the lid. The interior is painted gold.

Culture
Japanese
Material
lacquer, wood and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN2.963 a-b

Small, black, lacquered rectangular box (part a) with gold key-like designs painted on the sides. The top of the lid (part b) is painted with images of pink and red cherry blossoms over a gold background.

Culture
Japanese
Material
lacquer, wood and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlN2.962

Bowl with gold interior with single iris design in silver, grey, and gold; exterior is black. Rim on base.

Culture
Japanese
Material
lacquer and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN2.960 a-b

Box with base (b) and lid (a) with old wave design painted on red ground. Spherical shape, gold star on inside centre of lid.

Culture
Japanese
Material
lacquer and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN2.947

Elongated, black lacquered wooden box lined with silk and paper. The inside of the lid is painted with a polychrome image of a bird, flowers, and a rock. Top of the lid is painted with golden flowers and birds. The bottom half of the box is fitted with a cut-out to accommodate a fan.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, silk fibre and lacquer
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanN2.945

White silk folding hand fan with bamboo ribs and dangling orange tassels. Blue accents, a kabuki actor, and black Japanese characters are painted on one side of the fan.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre, bamboo grass and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanN2.939

Folding paper fan with red and green leaves on silver ground; pink string with a single green bead attached to the base of the handle.

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