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CombK4.37

Handle of comb is arched and rounded. There are eight teeth that taper to a point. Black scalloped designs frame the edges of both sides of the handle.

Culture
Ovimbundu
Material
wood
Made in
Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tea ContainerN1.128 a-b

Bottle-shaped, hexagonal brass container with six scalloped feet, a flat top, and a round, vertical spout with cylindrical cap lid. The six sides are engraved with human figures, flowers, and characters, respectively.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseN1.127

Rounded brass vase with a short, circular foot and neck. Featured on the sides are two dragons in flight on a background engraved with clouds and various geometric and linear designs; dragons are in high relief, with applied three dimensional heads. The dragons encircle the body of the vase and are arranged tail to tail, head to head; a sphere in high relief is centred between their open jaws.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.120

Standing Kuan Yin figure carrying prayer beads. She is wearing a long robe which flows up and outward behind her at an angle. She is standing on a lotus.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.119

Scholar dressed in traditional costume. His left hand holds a book in front of him where there is a long cloth panel, and his right hand carries a fan placed behind his back. He is wearing a hat and has a long moustache and beard. Characters in relief on bottom.

Culture
Chinese
Material
ivory
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseN1.118 a-b

A tall ceramic vase (part a) which is lobed-shaped with eight figures engaged in various social activities. All in polychrome on white. Border is decorated with scrolls and geometrics. Characters on bottom read ch'ien lung, reign of ch'ing. (1736-1795). With wood stand (part b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, paint and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseN1.117

White glass vase with raised red imagery covering the sides--a balcony scene shows two maids, one carrying tea and another carrying a fan to a garden pavilion. Unmarked.

Culture
Chinese
Material
glass
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseN1.115

White glass vase with a black rim and raised black imagery covering the sides; one scene shows one warrior spearing another from a horse, while another scene shows a maiden and a scholar in a garden. Unmarked.

Culture
Chinese
Material
glass and dye
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlateN1.114

Slightly lobed shape with eight human figures engaged in various activities. Predominant colours used are gold, blue, red, and green on a white ground. Some overglaze and some underglaze. Four character inscription underneath.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlateN1.112

White plate with a rim that curves upwards and a scene with four male figures dressed in Manchu robes painted in polychrome.

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