AMEC Analysis: Comments: This is either a very fancy drawer-pull or a decorative attachment of some type. It has a pewter metal rod with a bolt attachment on one end. The opposite end has a fancy molded-relief glass flower. The glass is tinted blue from cobalt. One glass and metal curtain tieback fragment and one glass fragment from same. Glass is clear with blue paint on exterior and possible gilding remnants. There is a brass nut securing the end, possible iron interior and pewter exterior. The largest fragment is labeled 45KI765/P14J-4a and the smaller fragment is labeled 45KI765P14J-4b. Metal is corroded, especially around glass junction and at far end. Glass has iridescence, especially around metal junction and on painted surface. L. Penttila 2/22/2010

COLLECTING LIVES. FREED, STANLEY A. NATURAL HISTORY MAGAZINE, 121, 2013, Publisher: MARCH 2013 BACKSTORY: NUUCHAANULTH CEREMONIAL CURTAINS AND THE WORK OF KI-KE-IN. UBC, MORRIS AND HELEN BELKIN ART GALLERY EXHIBITION CATALOG, 2010

Curtains of white silk sewn to form an arch-shape with horizontal upper edge of white cotton to which blue-green Chinese characters are appliquéd. At the centre of the curtain set are appliquéd two discs of white silk, each with a Chinese character in blue-green sequins. Below them is an image of a butterfly in copper-coloured sequins. The lower edge of the arch-shaped curtain has a row of blue-green fringe. Behind the arch is a rectangular panel, and there are vertical panels with cotton backing attached to the sides. All are decorated with hummingbirds and bunches of grapes and vines, all executed in blue-green, copper, pink, and gold sequins. There are two red oval stamps with Chinese letters at back of curtain top.

Curtain of pink synthetic fabric sewn to form an arch-shape with horizontal upper edge of white synthetic fabric to which seven orange-pink Chinese characters are applied with sequins. There is a layer of filmy pink synthetic fabric over this. At the centre of the curtain set are appliquéd three discs of pink silk, each with a Chinese character in black cloth. The lower edge of the arch-shaped curtain has a row of dark pink fringe. Behind the arch is a rectangular panel, and there are curved vertical panels with cotton backing attached to the sides. All are decorated with phoenixes, executed in dark pink, gold, and silver sequins.

A very large yellow silk curtain that has an embroidered design with a sequin design at either side. The embroidered design is consisting of a central bird that has a pink body, red plumage on its head, and blue peacock-like feathers with yellow, orange, and red centres. There are brown grasses with an orange-red flower below the bird and a purple flower to the right with a pink flower at the end. A horizontal line of four red writing characters (characters) is above the bird. At each side of the bird, there is a blue four-clawed dragon on vertical orange band that has cloud shapes in shades of green, blue, pink, and red. Below each dragon, there is a pot that has a mint green rim, a dark purple body, and a pink bottom. Above each dragon, there is a red lotus bordered by blue. The right sequin design has a horizontal line of four blue characters in the upper section, a vertical line of three red characters in the middle section, and two horizontal lines of four blue characters with a red dot below in the lower section. The left sequin design has a horizontal line of three blue characters in the upper section, a vertical line of three red characters in the middle section, and two horizontal lines of four blue characters in the lower section. Both sequin designs are bordered by a black sequin band that has a geometric design within, and multiple five-lobed protrusions around it. The shape of each border is consisting of three lobes around the top, and bottom with three lobes around the middle. Below the left sequin design, there is a light blue band with two horizontal lines of six (upper), and seven (lower) off-white characters.

A rectangular lace curtain. Entire background is consisting of small open squares over which, there are embroidered designs. Central rectangle has a main design consisting of small square dots alternating with a few four-part squares. From the inner to the outer border, the designs are as follows; a narrow band of dashes that have four-part squares attached; an open area that has four-part squares; a wide band depicting flowers in pots; a band of four-part squares connected with a line; an open area that has four-part squares; a narrow band of dashes that have four-part squares attached. Scalloped lace edging.

Proscenium arch style curtain composed of 3 panels (parts a-c). All panels are polychrome embroidered satin-finish silk backed with canvas. One panel (part b) is hung horizontally with left and right vertical panels (a,c) hanging down each side. The vertical panels are identical except for the central dancing figure on a pedestal inside a pagoda with a sword raised upwards in his right hand: the figure is light green on the left panel and red on the right one. The horizontal panel (b) depicts a pagoda roof with 3 Chinese characters and 4 cranes. Polychrome tassels hang from the bottom edge. Other designs are symbols in the Chinese cosmos. The curtains have metal brads along the top of each one, for hanging.

Large gold silk stage screen with embroidery. The screen is made up of several panels sewn together. Along the top edge are several ties for hanging. In the centre are Chinese symbols within three large purple roundels. The symbols are white with gold sequins. Flanking the three roundels are four-toed dragons, amidst fire and cloud motifs. At each end are Chinese symbols within a red meander border with three more symbols above and four more below. The bottom edge is curved, dipping lower at the ends and in the centre. Along the bottom edge is a black sequined meander border with a two-tone fringe.

Proscenium arch style curtain composed of 3 equal length panels (parts a-c). All panels are polychrome embroidered satin-finish silk backed with canvas. One panel (b) is hung horizontally with left and right vertical panels (a,c) hanging down each side. The horizontal panel has two dragons face-to-face over a ringed circle. The bottom edge is scalloped and decorated by multi-coloured tassels. The vertical panels are identical, but with the designs reversed. They have a dragon's tail and central 6 tiered pagoda. Other designs are all symbols in Chinese cosmos. The curtains are hung by numerous cloth straps (part d) which are looped through metal brads in the top of each curtain.