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FanN2.678

Rounded paper hand fan with a black lacquered wooden handle with a length of orange cord tied through a hole at one end. An image painted on one side depicts an old man dressed in a green robe--perhaps Juro (symbol of longevity)--seated on the ground while a young boy on a ladder shines his elongated head. Edges are trimmed with silver. Backside is plain.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, wood, paint, lacquer, fibre and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanN2.677

Round paper hand fan with a bamboo handle. One side of the fan features a warrior in battle costume. Polychrome on white ground. Black and gold handle. Plain back. Orange fibre cording is looped and tied through a hole at the end of the handle.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, bamboo grass, lacquer, paint and fibre
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.719

Two small white ivory mouse figures with red eyes. The mice are mounted facing each other on a dark brown wooden base.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, ivory and lacquer
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanN2.707

Folding paper hand fan with red-brown lacquered ribs. Scene painted on one side of fan features birds in flight, trees and water scene. The backside of the fan is speckled with metallic silver paint.

Culture
Japanese
Material
lacquer, bamboo grass, paper and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlN2.571 a-b

Lid (b) has decoration consisting of legendary animal surrounded by peonies; main colours are gold and green on a deep brown ground; label on lid and bowl say Made in Japan. Bowl (a) has a tiered black exterior and a smooth dome-shaped red interior.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood and lacquer
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN2.570 a-g

Series of lacquered boxes that are black on the outside and red on the inside. Parts a,b,c and d fit together to form a rectangular unit; part f is a box base and part e is its lid. Part g is a sealed box with two holes diagonally opposite corners of the top (?) surface that are decorated with metal.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, lacquer and metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN2.569 a-b

Decoration of cherry blossoms and maple leaves in gold, light blue, and red; predominantly gold. Base (part a) has inside lip that holds the lid in place.

Culture
Japanese
Material
lacquer and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN2.568 a-c

Box has two sections and a lid. Exterior is red; bottoms are black.

Culture
Japanese
Material
lacquer and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SpatulaN2.567

Flat, paddle-shaped spatula with a black handle and back with one red side.

Culture
Japanese
Material
lacquer and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN2.566 a-d

Diamond-shaped, three-tiered box with design of open books showing landscapes, birds, and flowers and interior tray that sits just below lid. Exterior in gold with darker gold, black and orange-red design; interior is in speckled gold on a black background.

Culture
Japanese
Material
lacquer and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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