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Snuff BottleN1.251 a-c

Ivory snuff bottle (part a) carved in the form of an official's head; wooden stand (part c) is carved in the form of his shoulders. The head is carved with a moustache, goatee, large hat, and braided hair in the back. A part of the hat is removable, acting as a bottle stopper and a spoon.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, elephant ivory and stain ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BottleN1.250

A metalwork bottle (part a) that has a Mongolian design of circular red amber glass enclosed in a filigree silver mount with lion heads on each shoulder of the bottle. There is a cap (part b) with semi-precious stones on the top.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silver metal, glass and mineral ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerN1.248

Four small, rectangular, silver containers with cylindrical necks and hat-like lids; containers are attached to each other at the side with hinges. Characters indicating the containers' contents are engraved on one side, with elaborate symbols on other side.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silver metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Calligraphy ScrollN1.246

A hanging scroll of calligraphy with one panel of large characters by Dr. Sun Yat-Sen and two panels of smaller characters above, and below. There are seven red seals: two on each of the smaller panels, one on the large panel, and two off to the side of the large panel. The scroll has a cream-coloured border of fabric. There is a semi-cylindrical rod at the top with a brown cord bound by metal wire and cream-coloured fabric with a beige fabric ribbon. There is a cylindrical rod weight at the bottom covered with pink, blue, and light patterned fabric.

Culture
Chinese
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Farewell at the Halting Clouds LodgeN1.242

Copy of an older original painting by Wen Zhengming. The scene shows two men, the artist (Wen Zhengming) and his student Wang Chong, bidding farewell in a farmer’s garden. Colours in the image are brown, green, pink, and grey. A pale yellow-beige coloured silk damask cloth, with cloud patterns, frames the image. Red Chinese characters in both bottom corners, and red and black characters in upper left corner.

Culture
Chinese
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SealN1.240

A rectangular seal block with a large lion and two cubs to its left on top. There is a ball inside the large lion's mouth. Inscribed with a quotation from the artist on the sides. Brown with light streaks. Seal is in intaglio with the characters carved into the bottom.

Culture
Chinese
Material
soapstone stone
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.238 a-b

Ceramic figure of a priest (part a) dressed in formal red robe. Wearing a black hat. He is holding a scroll in his left arm. Bubbly red and green glaze over grey clay. Impressed mark on bottom. With wood stand (part b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, glaze and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueN1.237 a-b

Jade screen (part a) shows calligraphy. Engraved with handwriting of emperor ch'ien lung (part a). With stand (part b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, ivory ? and jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlN1.235

Aubergine glazed bowl in the form of a deep cluster of leaves or a flower with a stem.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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JarletN1.234

Jar made of porcelain with a light grey glaze with crackle emphasized by black and brown pigment. There is a slight lip at the mouth and the sides have five lobes.

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