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DishN2.564 a-j

Ten red lacquer cup-like dishes with silver specks un underside.

Culture
Japanese
Material
lacquer and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlateN2.455

Red lacquered plate with slightly raised edges and two chrysanthemum carved in relief on the surface. The plate's base is black with two red seal marks.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood and lacquer
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LanternN2.479 a-b

Cylindrical lantern; ecru-coloured paper glued to a black wooden frame. Part a: Base and vertical frame half shaded with paper; wooden handle protrudes from one side of base; metal candle spike in centre of base. Part b: Vertical frame half shaded with paper; fits over base and slides to adjust for light.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, wood, lacquer, adhesive and metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LanternN2.478

Cylindrical paper lantern with a black lacquered wooden frame. Shade slides to adjust for desired lighting.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, paper and lacquer
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DishN2.473

Shallow dish in the shape of a squash. Red and black on top, black on bottom. Black coloured shading on front. Two leaf designs at top.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood and lacquer
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TrayN2.305

Plain, red, lacquered square tray with four bracket feet on the bottom.

Culture
Okinawan
Material
wood and lacquer
Made in
Okinawa, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LanternN2.338

Lantern consisting of black lacquered woven case with a collapsible paper lantern attached inside. The lantern is composed of light brownish-yellow oiled paper with an attached bamboo strip coil support and is decorated with a geometric design of six black squares. On the interior bottom is a metal candle support with a metal spike at the centre, and there is a metal handle at the top.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, bamboo grass, iron metal, lacquer, ink and stem ?
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera HelmetN1.815

A gold painted conical helmet with openwork floral and scroll designs, and "tiles" around the whole of hat with the openwork around the upper portion, and the "tiles" around the lower portion. There are three flaps, one at the back with two at either side. Circular mirror reflectors attached to designs and flaps: seven in a flower-like pattern on the back flap, three in a triangular-like pattern on each side flap, one on each of the four quadrants of the hat itself, with another at the bottom front.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
paper, paste adhesive, lacquer ?, paint, cotton fibre, hemp fibre, glass, brass metal ?, silver metal and dye
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TableN1.519

Small red lacquer table covered with designs and imagery in relief. Table top has a pavilion in a landscape setting with scholars, willows, pines and rocks. Sides and legs are decorated with a key border, arabesques and floral patterning.

Culture
Chinese
Material
lacquer and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseN1.515 a-b

Large, red, baluster-shaped vase with three panels of figures (a). One scene is of a battle between horsemen. Another is of an emperor resting in his palace balcony flanked by servants. Last scene is of emperor and courtiers in a landscape setting. The whole vase is decorated with designs of cicadae key designs, scrolls and arabesques. All in relief on red lacquer. Vase rests on circular wooden stand with five feet (b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
copper metal, lacquer and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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