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FigureN1.285

Large stone female bust of Kuan Yin. Her hair is accentuated with carved lines and curled into a bun at the top of her head, around which is an elaborate curly headdress. Her eyelids are shown closed. (No longer on wooden base.)

Culture
Chinese
Material
stone
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlateN1.270

Circular white plate covered with blue designs and sides that flare upwards. Stylized chrysanthemum flowers and leaves decorate the front, a scroll motif decorates the rim, and three bamboo designs decorate the bottom of the plate.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Headdress849/2 a-d

A headdress (part a) made of inlaid iridescent bright blue and darker blue-purple kingfisher feathers outlined with metal in a floral pattern. Also decorated with red, green, and white pompoms. The veil is strands of long white beads accentuated with red and green beads. A metal rectangle (part b) has come unhinged from the headdress. There is a dark blue feather (part c) and a turquoise feather (part d) which were in a folded piece of paper containing the manufacturer's information.

Culture
Manchu
Material
metal, kingfisher feather, dye, fibre and feather
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Textile3178/3

Embroidered textile made of four narrow panels of light grey cotton neatly sewn together, with embroidery in dark blue thread occupying the central portion. A circular pattern at centre contains a scattering of flowers surrounded by leaves. Surrounding this are smaller blocks of embroidery showing vases filled with branches and leaves, interspersed with large stylized butterflies. The corners are embroidered with fruit such as apples, pomegranates and pears sitting amongst branches and small leaves. Most of the pieces in the textile are filled with a variety of small repetitive patterns such as circles, squares, and tiny flowers.

Culture
Chinese
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Jacket3178/2

Dark purple silk jacket. Garment is long in the body, with long, wide sleeves, and closes on the right side and horizontally across the front of the shoulder, creating a small neck. Fabric is a dark purple silk with heavy applique on the shoulders, chest and torso where birds and peony flowers are embroidered in white, purple green and black on a blue background. Outlining this are strips of gold, and a ribbon of smaller flowers in bright pink and butterflies in green, interspersed with light green fretwork. Sleeves are similarly outlined along the cuffs, as is the back of the neck. Sides at bottom are edged in blue silk with green fretwork. Buttons along the open edge are brass.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre and brass metal
Made in
Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Jacket3178/1

Red silk jacket. Garment is short in the body with wide sleeves and a small upright neck, closing on the right side and horizontally across the front of the shoulder. Fabric is red silk, heavily embroidered front and back with peony flowers, foliage, butterflies and birds, as well as linear decorations in blue, light green, white and pink at back of neck and around the arms. The jacket’s interior is lined with light green fabric, and padded. Sides at bottom and cuffs are edged in blue silk with black and green, and gold ribbons. Buttons are brass with a glass centre.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, brass metal and glass
Made in
Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Document2848/21 b

Many rows of Chinese characters written on very thin, off-white paper.

Culture
Chinese
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure2848/21 a

Male figure standing on a red base. Right arm is bent at the elbow and arm is stretched outward. His hand is clenched in a fist and has a hole in the centre, indicating it may have once held an object. Left arm is bent and hand rests at his hip. He is wearing a black robe with gold trim and a black hat with a red stripe. There is a rectangular cut out in the figure's back. Chinese characters are painted in black on the front of the stand.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Beater3110/25

Long, round wooden beater. The handle is about one third the length of the whole, with a thick carved ring between it and the head, and another ring at the bottom.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Drumstick3110/24

A small red drumstick with a tear-drop shaped head. It has faint ridges from mid-way up to the head, tapering towards the tip.

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