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VaseN1.603

A short rounded ceramic vase with an upright rim at the opening. Brown foot and rim design. The rest decorated with a country scene in blue and white.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, paint and glaze
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.600 a-b

Figure of "Shou Hsin" or "Shou Lao," an elderly man (a). He is depicted with an elongated forehead, carrying a staff and a peach which symbolizes longevity. Staff is removable. Figure sits on a wooden stand with six feet (b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PanelN1.599

A large rectangular textile with four tapestry panels in a wooden frame painted gold. Each of the four panels has two birds, a tree, flowering shrubs and rocks. But each panel has a different kind of bird and tree. The colours used are a soft green, blue, brown, white, pink, yellow and black. The panels are mounted on a green and gold floral brocade, which serves as the border and dividers around the four tapestry panels.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PaintingN1.598

Framed watercolour painting on silk of goddess of mercy (Kuan Yin) seated in meditative position on a lotus pedestal; she is portrayed on a cloud with the moon in the background; colours used are white, pink, blue and black.

Culture
Chinese
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera RobeN1.637

Light green damask robe with wide sleeves, side slits and side opening with brass frog closures. The damask is woven containing a floral and diamond motif. The short standing collar has gold braid around the edges. The side opening border has embroidered peony, coin and endless knot motifs on a blue ground, edged with gold braid and pink floral trim. The inside lining is natural-coloured linen.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, dye, silver metal, brass metal, paper ? and paste adhesive ?
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ToggleN1.615

A piece cut from one piece of jade into three interlocking sections. The top section has the shape of a closed four-lobed hook. The centre section is elaborately carved on both sides with human figures and floral motifs. The bottom section is carved with a rectangular box, and what looks to be two books among leaves?

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera CapeN1.631 a

Light pink cape (part a) with a large collar and centre opening with frog closures and embroidered ties. The collar has peony and butterfly motifs in silver on blue ground with turquoise and orange trim. The front and back have peacock, chrysanthemum and prunus on light pink ground. The border around the edges has bamboo and chrysanthemum motifs on blue ground with turquoise trim. There are tin reflectors, green glass eyes and white fur on the front and back. The inside lining is white cotton with a blue circular pattern.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, silver metal, rabbit skin, brass metal, glass and dye
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera RobeN1.628

Blue damask robe with wide sleeves, side slits and side opening with brass frog closures. The damask is woven containing a floral and diamond motif. The short standing collar has gold braid and purple trim. The side opening border has embroidered floral, coin and endless knot motifs on a blue ground, edged with gold braid and pink floral trim. The inside lining is natural-coloured linen.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, dye, silver metal and brass metal
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseN1.410 a-b

Rounded vase with a tall neck and blue patterns of bats and clouds covering the entire surface; applied dragon handles at the neck. Part b is a circular wooden stand.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, glaze and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseN1.408 a-b

A small ceramic vase (part a) with blue on white. The vase has two scenes, one with a man and a water buffalo in a rice paddy and another scene with a female spinning. With circular wood stand (part b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, paint and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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