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KnifeN2.823

Long wooden knife that tapers to a sharp pointed end. A rice plant and a duck in flight are designs that have been carved on the shaft of the knife. A long silk tassel and netsuke are attached at the end. The tassel attaches to the knife through a hole at the end and wraps around the handle of the knife along with a piece of olive green silk fabric.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, silk fibre and plastic
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanN2.682

Round paper hand fan with a bamboo handle. One side of the fan features an octopus in a light orange colour, with a polka dot scarf tied around its head. Eyes are plastic and have moveable black centres. Back is stamped with makers name.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, bamboo grass, ink and plastic
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ChopsticksN2.726 a-b

Plain black chopsticks that are tapered and pointed at one end and are squared at the other end.

Culture
Japanese
Material
plastic
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ToyN2.756

Toy consisting of a red and gold plastic fish decoration attached via lengths of black cylindrical and red tubular beads to a bright orange plastic banner with sarrated edges that has a Japanese character written in black that reads "good." There is also a strip of red plastic with two black beads at the base attached to the dorsal fin of the fish.

Culture
Japanese
Material
plastic
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LanternN2.337 a-c

Brown metal lantern consisting of a four-legged base (part c), elliptically shaped shade (part a), and a rounded top (part b). Shade is a bamboo panel design lined with ecru-coloured rice paper. Top is round with a gentle downward slope towards the edges and a knob handle in the centre. Four-legged base has a light socket and electric cord attached.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bronze metal, rice paper and plastic
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera HatN1.778

Red folded hat with embroidery and ties. The front has an appliqued lotus motif, an orange plastic rectangle and a linear border in green and brown around three sides. The back has three vertical stripes of the linear border in green and brown and tiny mirrors. The sides have pieces of different fabric. The inside lining is white cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, glass, paper, paste adhesive, dye and celluloid plastic
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BottleN1.542 a-b

Small cylindrical bottle (part a) with painted design on the cloth between its walls. Painting is of an emperor and his servants. With lid (part b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
plastic ?, horn ?, fibre and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.500 a-b

Monochrome, red, seated male figure dressed in warrior's costume. Various intricate designs of lozenges, flowers and peace all in relief on robe and hat. Animal head motif (t'ao-t'ieh) carved in relief on right shoulder. (Part b is a rectangular wooden stand with four feet, in storage.)

Culture
Chinese
Material
lacquer, wood and plastic ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.499 a-d

Red, standing bearded figure dressed in a warrior's costume and holding a pike/spear weapon (parts c-d). Intricate raised designs of peace, flowers and lozenges adorn the robe. Belt has an animal head (t'ao-t'ieh) in relief. Part b is the wooden base.

Culture
Chinese
Material
lacquer, wood and plastic ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.498 a-b

Monochrome red standing male figure dressed in warrior's costume. Various intricate designs of lozenges, flowers and other motifs on hat and robe all in relief. Belt has an animal head (t'ao-t'ieh) facing upwards, also in relief. (Part b is a rectangular wooden stand with four legs, in storage.)

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