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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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PlaqueN1.513

Gourd-shaped plaque with two separate landscape scenes. Top scene has four figures and rocks in relief. Bottom scene has pine trees, crane, deer and old man (symbols of longevity). A curvilinear cloisonné medallion separates the two scenes. Framed with patterned red lacquer.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal, stone, ivory, jade mineral, lacquer and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ToggleN1.615

A piece cut from one piece of jade into three interlocking sections. The top section has the shape of a closed four-lobed hook. The centre section is elaborately carved on both sides with human figures and floral motifs. The bottom section is carved with a rectangular box, and what looks to be two books among leaves?

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.404 a-c

A honey-coloured snuff bottle (part a) that is decorated with amber-coloured high relief figures of a man, and a frog on one side while the other side has a wolf, a camel, and some fruit. There is a stopper (part b) that is made of green, and white jade. The wood stand (part c) has the shape of an oval, and has four legs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
agate mineral, jade mineral and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseN1.504 a-d

Pair of red, gourd-shaped vases (a-b) with lids (c-d) in the form of a stem with large, golden leaves. Each vase has two sets of curvilinear handles protruding from opposite sides. White jade gourds, crests and arabesque designs in relief decorate the entire surface. Predominant colours are red, gold and white.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal, wood, jade mineral, lacquer and copper metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueN1.444

A flat oval-shaped jade ornament with a design of two fish "standing" with their tails on the middle bottom, scrolls above them, and geometric designs around them.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BuckleN1.443

A jade piece that has a circular design with young stylized dragon on top. Green on one side and dark brown on the other. Bosses on green side.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaceN1.263

Green jade mace shaped like a curving stick with a flat, wide, folded end. Mace is covered with carved design of persimmon fruit and branch, and fungus in high relief.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.397 a-c

A vase-like snuff bottle (part a) that is decorated with t'ao-t'ieh holding rings on shoulders, and other motifs in pink on a white background. There is a stopper (part b) that is made of green jade. The wood stand (part c) has the shape of an oval, and has four legs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
glass, jade mineral and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.396 a-b

A glass snuff bottle (part a) that is painted inside with water, and forest scenes having figures engaged in various activities. There is a human with an ox-like animal on one side. Ther is a stopper (part b) that is made of green jade (?). The wood stand (part c) has the shape of an oval, and has four legs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
glass, paint, wood and jade mineral ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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