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Sake ContainerN2.1329 a-b

Sake container (a) in the shape of a cylinder that tapers towards the bottom with two flaring arms at the top that are joined with a crossbar for a handle. A tapered stopper (b), fits into a hole near the edge of the top. Bands of twisted bamboo, two near the top, and five of differing widths at the bottom, hold the staves of wood together. Stained reddish-brown overall with a Japanese character inside a circle painted on the outside of each arm, and Japanese characters painted around the centre of the base.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, stain, lacquer, bamboo grass and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ArmourN2.1321

Full suit of armour, including leggings, skirt, tunic and helmet. Bands of lacquer threaded together to form a flexible unit. Parts are padded and embroidered and lined with floral silk brocade. Gold-coloured plates with purple silk cord.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bronze metal ?, lacquer, silk fibre and bamboo grass
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TrayN2.1160

Circular open weave tray with a gently rounded bottom and a thick bamboo rim bound with metal wire.

Culture
Okinawan
Material
bamboo grass and iron metal
Made in
Okinawa, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketN2.1159

Truncated cone-shaped basket with handle on top. Natural colour.

Culture
Okinawan
Material
grass and bamboo grass
Made in
Okinawa, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TrayN2.1157

Circular herringbone weave tray with a gently rounded bottom and a thick bamboo rim bound with copper wire.

Culture
Okinawan
Material
bamboo grass and copper metal
Made in
Okinawa, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HatN2.1156

Conical hat with a flat top; made from palm leaf held together with a series of concentric bamboo strips. Strip of cloth attached underneath for a chin strap.

Culture
Okinawan
Material
palm leaf, bamboo grass and fibre
Made in
Kudaka-jima, Okinawa, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HatN2.1155

Dome-shaped straw hat; inner frame covered with natural rice straw. There is a circular coil on top center with red fabric "button".

Culture
Okinawan
Material
bamboo grass, grass, fibre and dye
Made in
Okinawa, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HatN2.1154

Natural rice straw hat on a conical shaped frame. There is circular coil on top center with black fabric "button."

Culture
Okinawan
Material
rice grass, bamboo grass, fibre and dye
Made in
Okinawa, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HatN2.1153

Conical hat made from palm leaf secured with concentric bamboo rings. Cording attached underneath for chin strap.

Culture
Okinawan
Material
bamboo grass and kuba palm leaf
Made in
Okinawa, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketN2.1150

Rounded woven basket with a square bottom, braided rim, and a twined cord strung through loops placed around the rim.

Culture
Okinawan
Material
bamboo grass
Made in
Okinawa, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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