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Prayer Robe3110/1

Women's robe. Black garment is long with an A-line shape through torso toward hem. Garment is open at front, with high slits in the skirt on both sides. It closes by a fabric string that wraps around a fabric ball located on the collar. Collar is made of several patches of fabric sewn together, including one patch with light blue pin stripping. Sleeves are wide, and increase in width toward the cuffs, which are sewn closed but for a small opening at top for the hands. Opening is protected from tearing by reinforced stitching below hole, as are the arm holes.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Finial3143/1

Slightly oval bronze cap, or finial, with inlaid silver design. The open end is oval shaped; the closed end is rounded at the edges and smooth. There is a raised band about one third of the way up from the open end. Almost the entire outer surface, starting 0.4 cm from the edge, is decorated with feathery scrolls and griffins surrounded by scrollwork. The bronze is covered in a dark green patination, except for a few spots that are dark brown. Just above the raised band is a pierced hole, and spaced above the hole are two round dents.

Culture
Ordos
Material
bronze metal and silver metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Jacket3135/1

Silk embroidered jacket. Jacket is short-sleeved with a collarless 'v' neck, open at the front and fastened with two cotton ties. Garment is made of tan coloured cotton in a course weave, covered on the exterior by dark purple silk. The front is embroidered in shades of gold with images of standing birds, butterflies, and flower motifs. The back shows two serpentine dragons, bodies extending upward, clawed feet protruding, heads toward top, scales densely embroidered. The dragons are surrounded by flower motifs as well and rounded linear decorations. Arm cuffs are decorated with a single line of circular motifs, while the bottom of the jacket body has several lines of small triangles in black, purple and dark blue. The interior is covered on one side only with a tan fabric in a finer weave than that underlying the rest of the garment.

Culture
Naxi Dongba
Material
cotton fibre, silk fibre, dye and fibre
Made in
Yunnan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Drumstick3124/10 a-f

Six different drumsticks. All are made of cut lengths of bamboo, ranging in length from 23 cm to 39 cm. Parts e-f have been narrowed slightly at one end and are covered with a black coating. The other sticks have not been modified or coated.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bamboo grass and pigment ?
Made in
Shandong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Drum3124/9

Round drum, double-faced, with drumming surface on both sides. Midsection flares out and is covered in a dark red velvet, with an encircling line of metal rivets on both sides of the fabric holding the skin tightly in place. Skin has been painted black. A metal noisemaker inside the instrument serves as a rattle.

Culture
Chinese
Material
leather skin, fibre, brass metal and paint
Made in
Shandong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Clappers3124/8 a-e

Set of 4 brass clappers (parts a-d). Metal pieces are identical in shape and size: half circles with a curved top edge and flat bottom, very thin. Part 'a' has an engraved inscription covering one side, telling the troupe name, year, city, and performers' names. Parts b-c have shorter inscriptions scratched into their surfaces. Part d is unmarked. The carrying case (part e) is rectangular, made of a soft vinyl lined with cotton. A flap folds over one end and fastens to the body of the case with a Velcro closure.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal, plastic and cotton fibre
Made in
Shandong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Clappers3124/7 a-f

Set of 5 brass clappers (parts a-e) and a cloth bag (part f). Clappers are identical in shape and size: half circles with a curved top edge and flat bottom, thin, all unmarked. The carrying case is rectangular, made of patterned blue and white cotton that closes with a pull tie at top.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal and cotton fibre
Made in
Shandong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Clappers3124/6

Pair of bamboo clappers. Instrument consists of two long rectangular pieces of curved bamboo, tied together at one end with white woven cotton rope looped through two holes bored through each clapper. No decoration or inscription.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bamboo grass, cotton fibre and lacquer
Made in
Shandong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Clappers3124/5

Pair of bamboo clappers. Instrument consists of two long rectangular pieces of curved bamboo, tied together at one end with a double strand of white twisted cotton rope looped through two holes bored through each clapper. The bamboo is finished in lacquer. No decoration or inscription.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bamboo grass, cotton fibre and lacquer
Made in
Shandong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Clappers3124/4

Set of bamboo clappers. Instrument consists of five rectangular pieces of curved bamboo seperated by metal washers. The bamboo is finished in lacquer. These are joined together with a braided, unbleached cotton rope looped through two holes bored through each clapper and the holes at the centre of each washer. The rope is knotted on one side of the instrument.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bamboo grass, cotton fibre, metal and lacquer
Made in
Shandong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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