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RingEe4.20

A large ring consisting of a square blue-green turquoise in a roughly worked setting of low grade silver. The design of the setting includes small bosses around the bottom edge surrounding the turquoise setting and a cluster of slightly larger bosses at each side of the ring along the rope-like bands. The band is adjustable.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
turquoise mineral and silver metal
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Printing BlockEd1

Printing woodblock depicting the Four Heavenly Kings, each holding a stūpa, umbrella, sword, or pipa (stringed instrument), with the Bodhisattva in the middle. Background of clouds and mountains and halos around the heads of all five figures. On back is a torn label reading '59'; number 3944 written in black ink.

Culture
Tibetan ?
Material
wood
Made in
Tibet ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MouldEe83

Long rectangular wooden block with rounded edges and areas carved out to make moulds. Tibetan astrological calculation chart/diagram, carved on both sides, according to the Kālachakra calendar system with elements, such as the twelve Tibetan zodiac signs, nine Mewas, weekdays, and eight Parkhas.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
mahogany wood
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEe4.31

Three-headed, six-armed female standing on a round lotus base. Each hand except one holds an attribute. These are: a rosary (?); lotus bud; holy water jar; leaf; and nail (?). Primary hand on the left is empty. Each head wears a crown. Scarf draped around shoulders; narrow sash at waist. Bracelets, anklets, and necklaces are worn. Part of crown on frontal head is broken off.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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EarringsEe4.32 a-b

A pair of matched earrings (parts a-b) for pierced ears. Each has a blue pear shaped bead with three indentations in a claw setting, below which, there is a rigid stem of wound wire. Raised floral decoration at the top and the bottom of the stem which terminates in a boss-like cluster of metallic heading.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
silver metal and glass
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Incense BurnerEe4.33

Monstrous head resting on three skull shaped legs. Face has a large gaping mouth with fangs; coiled snakes form earlobes. Elaborate headpiece adorned by skulls, floral shapes and crowned by flame-like shapes.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
brass metal
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Butter LampEe4.30

Silver butter lamp. Plain bowl lined with an additional layer of silver surmounts the stem with pattern of bands of varying width; incised, narrow bands at junction of bowl and stem, and junction of stem and hollow foot, which has a lotus-like design.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
silver metal
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlEe4.29

Wooden bowl lined with silver; flared lip. Red paint on bottom of base. Flaw in silver lining. Deep silver foot, ornamented with bands of raised dots; beaded silver edge.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
wood, silver metal and paint
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEe4.28

Four headed female face, sharing ears and earrings; identical faces and elaborate headdresses with plume-like projections. Object is hollow; it is closed at the top and ornamented by a vajra at the centre.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueEe4.27

Small rectangular plaque with top edge that tapers to a triangular point. On either side of the plaque, a point forms a canopy over image of a human figure sitting with their legs crossed, possibly images of Buddha. Image on one side has bulging eye on the right.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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