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UrnN1.198 a-c

A rectangular metal urn (part a) with a wood lid (part b) and a rectangular wood stand (part c). Urn has a straight upright rim, outward and upward flared sides, and a four-footed base that angles outward. Straight upright rim has a horizontal alternating pattern of double outlined ovals, and double outlined circles. Outward and upward flared sides have a design consisting of wavy parallel lines. Footed base has a horizontal pattern of vertical double outlined semi-ovals along the upper portion, and is plain along the lower portion. Handles have animal t'ao-t'ieh motifs. There is a fine green patina. Lid and stand are of fine dark wood. The lid has sides that angle inward at a rounded curve with an upraised rectangular platform at the centre top that has a jade (?) handle in the form of a horse, has a slightly flared rim, and is carved with an ornate design of curling lines.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal, wood and jade mineral ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.191

A small piece carved into a cicada with ivory-coloured jade. Front side has two long vertical grooves along the centre, with two horizontal rows in relief at the other end which has three curves. Back side has elongated triangular-shaped section with five horizontal lines near the tip and three diagonal lines at the opposite end on either sides of the smaller triangular-shaped area.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureE277

Full length figure with wide skirt-like costume and a headdress which comes down each side of the face with a triangular-like shape. Arms are folded and resting in the middle with hands holding each other at the waist line. Dull dark green.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
jade mineral
Made in
Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaceN1.261 a-b

Curved, stick-like mace with a large, flat head; carved from mottled brown and grey mutton fat jade. Handle and head are carved with peaches, persimmons and flowers. Circular British Antique Dealers Association tag on bottom of mace. Part b is a flat, rectangular rosewood stand with two support posts holding the mace horizontally; tag on bottom identifies "Bluett & Sons, London."

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral and rosewood wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pendant294/34

Arch-shaped pendant with flat top edge and two incised lines from top edge around bottom and back up other side. Stringing hole is at one of the lines; another incised line is on one side from front to back.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
jade mineral ?
Made in
Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pendant294/29

Frog-shaped pendant with hole for stringing through neck from side to side. The frog has protruding eyes and a long neck; legs are faintly carved.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
jade mineral ?
Made in
Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tea Cup2663/53

Teacup of translucent grey stone with black flecks and streaks. Low raised foot.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
jade mineral
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Open-top HoodEd1.289

Open-top hood made of purple floral-patterned silk damask with added ear-flaps of fuschia silk damask lined with white rabbit fur, with a loop at the end of one and embossed brass button at the end of the other. The hood is constructed of two halves sewn together at the centre of the forehead and centre back, but with an opening at the top edged with black piping ending with a short slit at the back. The hood is cut straight across the forehead with two deep scallops edged with black piping on each side. It is edged entirely with two layers of skin with black fur, one facing inside and the other facing outside.. A string of coral-coloured beads crosses the opening from front to back, ending in a broken jade disk at the back, below which are seven pink tassels wrapped in silver thread. At the front there an elaborate knot of gold cord, below which is a teardrop shaped piece of jade, below which are nine pink tassels wrapped in silver thread. The hood is lined with dull green cotton flannel.

Culture
Korean
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, rabbit skin, skin, dye, jade mineral ?, coral, glass ?, silver metal, gold metal and brass metal
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Prayer WheelEe4.63 a-d

Tibetan payer wheel with wooden handle and metal pin (part a). A metal and jade wheel (part b) with two tiers of inlaid glass sits over the pin, with a ball and chain that hangs to one side. Inside the wheel is a rolled paper (part d) with writing on it. At the top of the prayer wheel sits a metal conical top (part c) with metal decorations and two tiers of inlaid glass.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
wood, metal, paper, glass, jade mineral and ink
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentEdz4728

Carved white jade flying insect (moth?). Body is curved to one side and leaves and flowers surround the insect. Collector number is written in black on side of right wing.

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