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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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ScreenN1.593 a-d

Four red lacquer panels(a-d) with black frames, each containing four smaller compositions of battle scenes, court scenes and country scenes; edges have elaborate floral and key chain patterns. All carved in relief and painted. Panels are bound together by metal hinges, creating a four-panel screen.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, lacquer, paint and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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InkN1.543

Ink slab with a rectangular shape, a raised border, a white elephant and four gold Chinese characters on one face, and four columns of characters in relief on the reverse. with two white elephants and characters in gold in front.

Culture
Chinese
Material
adhesive, charcoal, lacquer ?, gold metal and pigment ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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InkN1.540

Black rectangular slab of ink with prunus blossoms in relief in gold and brown on one face. The reverse has characters in relief, and both faces have a raised edge.

Culture
Chinese
Material
adhesive, charcoal, lacquer ?, gold metal ? and pigment ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.494

Standing male figure with a long red beard, dressed in elaborate armour suit; all in gold, except for a red cap. Belt and shoes have t'ao-t'ieh motifs. Gold, red and black base. Unmarked.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, lacquer, horse hair and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.493

Standing male figure dressed in an armour suit all in gold. He is carrying a small square package in both hands. His facial expression and coiffure resembles "Buddha". Belt and shoes have t'ao-t'ieh' motifs. Gold, red and black base, unmarked.

Culture
Chinese
Material
lacquer, wood and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TableN1.509 a-e

Rectangular table (part a) with scroll-footed legs and two drawers (b and c). The drawers are made to appear as part of the paneled apron. Parts d and e are wooden slats that have become detached: part e fits next to the side of the table, and part d is the next slat inwards towards the centre of the table.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood and lacquer
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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ScreenN1.503 a-b

Rectangular screen (b) and matching stand (a), all in relief on red lacquer. Front of screen features a garden scene with pine tree, rocks and scholars; a camellia spray with a tropical bird adorns the reverse. The stand is elaborately carved with floral motifs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood and lacquer
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN1.502 a-c

Rectangular red chest with raised designs in gold: pierced crests, bats and symbols. Bail type handles at both ends and front has a hasp with a padlock. The lock has engraved designs. Key included.

Culture
Chinese
Material
skin, lacquer, brass metal and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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