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HookN1.254

Hook in form of two dragons, small carving of a t'ao-t'ieh on the bottom. A large dragon's head is at one end. A smaller dragon with a body, four legs, and a tail are carved along the top front side. There is a knob near the middle on the bottom.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SealN1.240

A rectangular seal block with a large lion and two cubs to its left on top. There is a ball inside the large lion's mouth. Inscribed with a quotation from the artist on the sides. Brown with light streaks. Seal is in intaglio with the characters carved into the bottom.

Culture
Chinese
Material
soapstone stone
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueN1.237 a-b

Jade screen (part a) shows calligraphy. Engraved with handwriting of emperor ch'ien lung (part a). With stand (part b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, ivory ? and jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SealN1.226 a-b

Pair of rose-coloured stone seals with a fu dog on top and a seal carved into the base of each. Part a has several columns of Chinese characters incised into the front, and part b has one column.

Culture
Chinese
Material
stone
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SealN1.225

Seal carved from one piece of beige agate with brown streaks at one corner. The top of the seal is ornamented with a carved lion figure and the bottom is blank.

Culture
Chinese
Material
agate mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordN1.194

A metal sword with a cylindrical handle and circular pommel. Handle has two circular ridges. Blade with two sharpened edges and a ridge on each side. Plain, dark green patina.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordN1.193

A metal sword with a cylindrical handle and circular pommel. Blade with two sharpened edges and a ridge on each side. Plain, pale green patina.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK2.428

Figure in the form of a woman. Has small eyes, a large nose, and a mouth with big ears, and an upraised forehead. Shoulders angle downward with the arms resting at either side; shows carved breasts and large navel. The legs are straight and attached to base.

Culture
West African
Material
wood
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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StaffK2.208

Staff with a female head topped by a column of rings, surmounted by another head. Both heads have their eyes closed, have a triangular nose, and a closed mouth. The hairstyle of the top head has incised curved lines around the front which extend around the back to surround the vertical grooves at the back. The hairstyle of the bottom head has sections of vertical and diagonal incised grooved lines. Has a base.

Culture
Vai
Material
wood
Made in
Liberia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinK4.355

Long pin that tapers to a sharp point at one end and has a round disk at the other end. Cream coloured. Small hole on underside of disk in the centre.

Culture
Asante
Material
elephant ivory ?
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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