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Snuff BottleN1.403 a-c

A rectangular snuff bottle (part a) that is carved with two humans releasing a bird from a cage on one side while two lines of characters are on the other side. There is a stopper (part b) made of a dark green stone encased in metal. The wood stand (part c) has the shape of an oval within a rectangle, and has four legs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral, mineral ?, metal and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.154 a-c

A quadrangular-shaped snuff bottle (part a) with stylized spiral motifs in relief on both sides. The stopper (part b) is blue transparent stone or glass and has a long thin spoon attached to the top, inside. The wooden stand (part c) is an oval-rectangular shape, to fit the base of the bottle, and has four small carved legs. Han jade.

Culture
Chinese
Material
horn, stone ?, jade mineral and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinN1.305 a-b

Two pins (parts a-b) that each have a short thin flat rod with a point at the bottom end and a flower with leaves finial at the top. The flower is made of a central pearl (one missing) that has petals made of inlaid light blue kingfisher feathers outlined with metal. The leaves are made of light green jade. There are eye-hooks in between the leaves. Part of a set of bridal ornaments.

Culture
Chinese
Material
kingfisher feather, jade mineral, gold metal, brass metal and pearl
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorN1.339 a-b

A mirror with a metalwork design in between the border of cloisonne pink-red and dark blue flowers on a light blue background. The back has a woven wire ground with insects, bamboo, flowers, and four characters in cloisonne. The characters are at each side, and at each end. There is a pierced white jade panel in the centre with a design consisting of a temple-like image over a character, with a flower and a dragon at either sides. Another jade pendant (part b) is hanging on one end with three humans on the front and four characters on the back. The metal handle on other end has a cloisonne design the same as the border.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal, glass, silver alloy metal ? and jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinN1.312

A long thin white jade piece that tapers to a point at one end and has a carved spoon-shaped finial at the other end. Part of a set of Chinese bridal ornaments.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.393 a-b

An off-green-white square panel-shaped snuff bottle (part a) that is carved with the character for "hei" for happiness. There is a stopper (part b) that is transparent green.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.392 a-b

An off-green-white square panel-shaped snuff bottle (part a) that is carved with geometric linear designs of multi-linear interlocking upright, and inverted U-shapes. There is a stopper (part b) that is made of orange-pink coral (?) encased in brass (?).

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral, coral and brass metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bi DiskN1.189 a-b

A pale green jade bi disk (part a) in circular shape with carved patterns throughout, and a carved dragon on top. With custom wooden stand (part b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentN1.385 a-b

A flat oval-shaped jade ornament with a dragon and phoenix design. (Part b is the rectangular wooden stand.)

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CupN1.190

Small pale transparent green circular cup, flared upward around the sides into a rim. Straight upward circular base.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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