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Snuff BottleN1.153 a-c

A snuff bottle (part a) that has a flattened circular shape with masses of dot-like patterns in ivory on a transparent beige agate background. There is a stopper (part b) made of orange coral encased in brass. The wood stand (part c) has the shape of an oval within slight arches that have square ends, and has four legs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal, agate mineral, ivory, coral and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.152 a-c

A small circular vase-like snuff bottle (part a) with a high relief scene of cranes, and pine tree. Around the upper rim, there is a decorative border of bats while around the lower portion of the main scene, there is a border of waves, below which, there is a border of petals. The stopper (part b) is made of orange coral surrounded by green jade. The wood stand (part c) has the shape of a circle, and has three legs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, ivory ?, jade mineral, coral and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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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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Fire KitB49

Fire kit consisting of: carved bamboo case with cap (a), dark grey piece of flint (b), and an elongated piece of rusted steel (c). An elongated, rectangular piece of dark grey stone is attached to the lid with string and a woven band of rattan. Inside the case are wads of pounded bark tinder.

Culture
Bidayuh ?
Material
fibre, bark, flint mineral, steel metal, bamboo grass and stone
Made in
Sarawak, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeadM3.170

Amulet carved from a piece of orange-brown agate to represent Uzait Horu, also known ad the sacred eye of Horus.

Culture
Egyptian
Material
agate mineral
Made in
Egypt
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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AmuletM3.198

Figure of Isis wearing the headdress of Hathor, which consists of a solar disc flanked by the horns of a cow. She is standing with her arms at her sides and with her left foot in front of the right. Hieroglyphs are written down the back.

Culture
Egyptian
Material
lapis lazuli mineral and wood
Made in
Egypt
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureM3.238

Figure depicting the Uraeus, or cobra, which is the symbol for the goddess Wadjet. The figure's tail is curled against itself and its head is raised and adorned with the Deshret, which is the Red Crown of Lower Egypt and has a widening shape with a raised lip at the back.

Culture
Egyptian
Material
alkali chemical, copper metal, soda chemical, glass, flint mineral, lime mineral and manganese mineral
Made in
Egypt
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN2.1104 a-b

Lid has a still life with vase and flowers and falling petals. Black ground.

Culture
Japanese
Material
gemstone mineral ? and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceEdz1022

beaded necklace with a glass pendant hanging from a long, blue ribbon drop attached at the centre. Carved pink beads divided into sections by four large crystal spheres; four drops with glass beads and coloured pendants are attached to the sides of the necklace (one missing drop).

Culture
Chinese
Material
ivory, silk fibre, brass metal, cinnabar mineral and glass
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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