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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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CarvingN2.885

Carved ivory netsuke; pierced disk with lion in square panel on one side. The other side has a floral design and a purple silk cord loop in the centre.

Culture
Japanese
Material
elephant ivory, silk fibre and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DollN2.910

Female figure dressed in red, yellow, pink, purple, and blue costume with a floral pattern. Black hair with red and white adornments. Wearing a gold-papered hat. Her hands are folded across her chest with her left arm above her right arm which is extended slightly outward.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre, paper and paste adhesive
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DollN2.901 a-b

Seated male figure (part a) dressed in imperial costume, representing the Japanese emperor, with a lacquered headdress above his hair. His robe is predominantly purple (now faded), with red, gold and white. Platform (part b) is wood, in the shape of a book, covered in green cloth with dark orange and white binding.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DollN2.891

A male and a female doll in standing positions. Dressed in predominantly red, gold, and royal blue, packed in folded envelope of paper.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre, metal, fibre and clay
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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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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FanN2.699

Silk dyed black and grey. Geometric abstract design. The sticks are black. The fan can be folded.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre, bamboo grass and bone
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Scroll PaintingN2.793

Silk hanging scroll with imagery of bamboo and rocks painted on a fine bamboo mat in the centre of the scroll. Bottom of the scroll is attached to a wooden baton. Top of the scroll is attached to a wooden stick with twine for hanging.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bamboo grass, silk fibre, paint ? and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShrineN2.721

Bodhisattva and two female figures in polychrome. Priest in seated position in centre. Stamped brass mounts.

Culture
Japanese
Material
metal, wood and silk fibre
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.718

Carved ivory cow netsuke figure with red silk cord.

Culture
Japanese
Material
elephant ivory, silk fibre and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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