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Ink StoneN1.532

Rectangular shaped black ink stone with rounded corners and carved scroll and vegetal motif designs carved in low relief at the edges around a crescent-shaped ink well and a circular dish-like depression.

Culture
Chinese
Material
stone
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ChestN1.508

Rectangular wooden box with dovetail joints, a hinged lid and a lock. Lid features a carved landscape scene with polychrome ivory figures--all are elaborately carved, painted, and gilded. Inside, the underside of lid is covered with padded silk and the bottom is covered with grey velvet; the silk padding is marked "Arthur and Bond Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Yokohama." There may have been a tray inside at one time.

Culture
Chinese
Material
ivory, wood, metal, silk fibre and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueN1.507 a-b

White, circular porcelain plaque (a) with an orange dragon, an orange fish, green clouds, white waves and green water; the dragon is flying and reaching towards the fish swimming in the waters. Plaque is framed with red-brown wood in a circular frame with floral, curvilinear, filigree-like carving. Matching filigree-like carved stand (b) with six feet supports the plaque.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ScreenN1.506 a-b

Rectangular wooden screen (part a) carved on one side with a landscape scene featuring bamboo, a tree and rocks; some rocks are carved and others are applied to create deep relief. Screen rests in a carved wooden stand (part b)

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SealN1.266

Seal carved from one piece of ivory with a square base. Carved with five-clawed dragons. Clouds surround the dragons. All are carved into the upper portion of the seal in the recessed areas of the carving. Six Chinese characters, 乾隆御覽之寶 (Qianlong yulan zhi bao; treasure admired by his Majesty the Qianlong Emperor) carved into the underside of the base.

Culture
Chinese
Material
ivory and ink ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.376 a-b

Full length male and female figures (part a) on black wooden stand (part b). Male has his left arm wrapped around the female who shifts her left arm upward. His right arm is extended in front of the female with a box in his hand. A sword hangs from his right hip and its sheath is decorated with circles. He is wearing a hat with a geometric and floral design. His robe has clouds and flowers on it. Her robe has a different floral with clouds pattern. Her black hair is tied up in a bun up top and she is wearing earrings.

Culture
Chinese
Material
ivory, wood and paint ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.371 a-c

Snuff bottle in shape of egg plant fruit (part a); colour is dark brown with streaks of a lighter shade. Bottle stopper is carved in the shape of the eggplant's stem (part b), and has a small spoon attached at one end. Part c is a wooden stand with four legs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
elephant ivory, wood and stain
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.251 a-c

Ivory snuff bottle (part a) carved in the form of an official's head; wooden stand (part c) is carved in the form of his shoulders. The head is carved with a moustache, goatee, large hat, and braided hair in the back. A part of the hat is removable, acting as a bottle stopper and a spoon.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, elephant ivory and stain ?
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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FigureN1.120

Standing Kuan Yin figure carrying prayer beads. She is wearing a long robe which flows up and outward behind her at an angle. She is standing on a lotus.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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