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ToolM2.31

Metal tool in a curved L-shape. Longer end has a hollow rectangular handle.

Culture
Greco-Roman
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Tarsus, Turkey
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pen CaseM4.6

Brass pen case and ink pot. The case is rectangular with a lid at one end, while the pot is square with rounded sides, the two are soldered together. Each are decorated with sectioned geometric designs, mainly circles, scrolls and rope-like lines applied in panels all over the surface. The scrollwork sections were once inlaid with turquoise and coral.

Culture
Persian
Material
brass metal
Made in
Kermanshah, Iran
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ear OrnamentM3.97

Ear ornament in circular shape. The ornament is decorated with two teardrop shapes, one circular shape, and four triangulcar shapes composed of small spherical segments.

Culture
Egyptian
Material
gold metal
Made in
Egypt
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureB741

Metal figure of Ganesh, an elephant-headed god, son of Shiva, (Hindu). The figure is in standing position and is situated on an oval platform. The figure has four protruding arms, two on each side. They were cast separately, and soldered on.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
brass metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BoxM5.18

Snuff box with an elongated oval shape and a hinged lid. Inscribed with the Reformed Gregorian Calendar, which is represented by a table of numbers and months on both the lid and bottom of the base, and there are two figures depicted on either end on the lid as well as another figure on the bottom of the base.

Culture
Dutch
Material
brass metal
Made in
Netherlands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HolderN2.997 a-b

Dragon, cloud, and wave patterns on the holder (part a) that has a lid and which has a small rounded circular locket dangling from one end. There is a small collapsible brush (part b).

Culture
Japanese
Material
silver metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TrayN2.494

Rectangular tray with four legs. Two phoenix birds are in relief at the sides. Handles are in shape of animals. Dark finish to imitate patina.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LockN1.868 a-c

Lock, roughly triangular; (a) outside case (b) locking mechanism which fits inside (a) (c) two keys held together by movable riveted loop.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinN1.319 a

A metal rod that has an ornamental leaves and flower motif design at the top made of inlaid light blue kingfisher feathers outlined with metal. Some small red and pink stones are used for some of the flower centres. Part of a set of Chinese bridal ornaments.

Culture
Chinese
Material
mineral, kingfisher feather, gold metal and brass metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rank BadgeN1.258

A green stone mounted on a filigree gold design.

Culture
Chinese
Material
gold metal, bronze metal and stone
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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