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FigureN2.1324 a-c

Standing figure of Kwannon; figure is a male (a) holding a lotus flower (b) in one had and is depicted in a loose flowing garment. There is a small image of Amida in his crown. Dark finish with traces of gilt. Kwannon was an attendant to Amida Buddhas known as the "goddess of mercy" originally represented as a male. Halo (c).

Culture
Japanese
Material
iron metal and gold metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.1323

Seated Buddha in a meditative position holding a peach.

Culture
Japanese
Material
granite stone
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.1322

Standing figure of Hotei depicted with his usual expression of laughter. He is clothed in loose attire revealing his abdomen and carries a fan in one hand. Hotei is a legendary Chinese Zen priest known as Pu T'ai. He is said to have lived in the T'ang times as a vagabond priest with a large bag carried on the end of a stick.

Culture
Japanese
Material
granite stone
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ArmourN2.1321

Full suit of armour, including leggings, skirt, tunic and helmet. Bands of lacquer threaded together to form a flexible unit. Parts are padded and embroidered and lined with floral silk brocade. Gold-coloured plates with purple silk cord.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bronze metal ?, lacquer, silk fibre and bamboo grass
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Papermaking MaterialN2.1275

Bundle of strips of dark brown and green outer bark with white inner bark; bundle is tied with strips of clear, red and blue plastic. Paper tag with red and blue characters printed on it is attached.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bark, paper, plastic and ink
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LampN2.1309

Traditional-style electric lamp post made from dark brown wood and opaque white glass panels; square shaft, house-like light box with roof-like top, and rounded finial.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood and glass
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ScreenN2.1306

Screen consisting of an embroidered image of an old man and woman raking pine needles below a pine tree framed with wood and with a sheet of glass protecting it. The image is embroidered in off-white, light pink, blue, brown, black, green and gold on a light orange-pink fabric background. The wood frame is divided into sections around the image with low-relief geometric designs as well as elongated oval holes, there are two vertical pieces at the sides of the frame with more geometric low-relief design as well as a finial at the top of each, two arched feet at the sides, and cloud-like carved protrusions at the top corners. The frame has a dark red-brown finish.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre, wood, glass, lacquer, stain ?, metal and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PanelN2.1305 a-d

Panel composed of four cells, each with a portion of a carved pine tree, rocks, and bamboo in low relief on a background of vertical and horizontal slats with white rice paper adhered to the reverse. From PR to PL, the panels are parts a-d.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PanelN2.1297

Relief carving of two long-billed waterfowl with long legs standing in water and amongst purple irises. Frame is painted red and grey on face. Colours are green, red, purple and gold.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, gesso and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DollN2.1061

Full length standing noble woman dressed in an elaborate long gown in white, red, orange, and maroon brocade. She is holding a fan in between her right arm. Her black hair is flowing loose. Standing on a black rectangular wood base.

Culture
Japanese
Material
clay, paper, silk fibre and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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