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OrnamentN1.144

A hair ornament that is a pin with a long metal rod. At the top, there is a flat circular shape that is perpendicular to the rod, around which, there are five vertically longitudinally curled protrusions. Part of a set of Chinese bridal ornaments.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentN1.141

An ornament that has a long flat metal rod with a point at the bottom end and a floral design finial with a jade leaf-like stone at the top surrounded by seed pearls ? with leaves made of inlaid light blue kingfisher feathers outlined with metal. Part of a set of Chinese bridal ornaments.

Culture
Chinese
Material
pearl ?, jade mineral, brass metal and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentN1.139

A metalwork ring with a continuous six-sectioned scroll-like motif outer edge made of inlaid light blue kingfisher feathers outlined with metal and having each of the six sections decorated with a pearl? Part of a set of Chinese bridal ornaments.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal, kingfisher feather and pearl ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HookB60

Five separate fishing lines, each of which has an attached lead as a sinker. Fishing lines are made of twisted fibre string and plain vegetable fibre.

Culture
Batak
Material
lead metal, brass metal and fibre
Made in
Sumatra, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pen CaseM4.6

Brass pen case and ink pot. The case is rectangular with a lid at one end, while the pot is square with rounded sides, the two are soldered together. Each are decorated with sectioned geometric designs, mainly circles, scrolls and rope-like lines applied in panels all over the surface. The scrollwork sections were once inlaid with turquoise and coral.

Culture
Persian
Material
brass metal
Made in
Kermanshah, Iran
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PipeN2.540

Pipe made from a brass mouthpiece and bowl attached to a short segment of hollow bamboo cane; circular motifs in ink on bamboo.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bamboo grass and brass metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Prayer WheelN4.1

Dark brown-black cylindrical metal object covered in repousse devotional prayer in Tibetan script; a small rounded finial is featured on the top, and a metal chain with a similar finial is attached to the side. Cylinder is mounted on short metal stick, about which it turns.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
brass metal
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerN3.101 a-c

Rice warmer on a stemmed base with lid and base. Cover and sides are engraved with floral design. Handles are in the form of bats. On the foot is an inscription which reads "25th Anniversary of the Seoul Press 1907-1932."

Culture
Korean
Material
brass metal
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlateEdz1018

A metal plate. Centre panel has male sword fighter and bordering rim has crab, fish and sea monsters, all in relief. On the back of plate there is a seal mark reading, Made in Hsuan-te reign of Ming Dynasty (1426-1435).

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanN1.135

A closing fan with eighteen inner ribs of ivory covered with silk fibre that is painted and embroidered with polychrome floral designs across the entire fan. The two parent ribs are elaborately carved with a floral motif. There is a metal loop with rivets.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, brass metal and ivory
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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