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CalligraphyN1.441

Calligraphy of four large characters, with three smaller ones off to the left side; all written in black on a beige card, with a silver edge.

Culture
Chinese
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ink HolderN1.440 a-b

Ink holder (a) carved from ivory with an elongated, slightly curved handle, a bowl with a metal dish insert (b), and a lid that covers the bowl. A dragon and cloud pattern motif is incised into the handle on both sides, and four Chinese characters are incised into the top of the lid with a leaf border around the bowl. the designs are emphasized with black pigment (?).

Culture
Chinese
Material
ivory, copper metal and pigment ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Incense BurnerN1.427 a-b

A small tripod burner (part a) that is light blue with a crackle finish. With circular, upward curved, wood stand (part b) that has three protrusions within which each of the three feet of the burner rest upon.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, glaze and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlN1.347 a-b

Pair of identical white bowls with red and gold scroll borders, flowers in the center and symbolic designs on the exterior.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, enamel ? and glaze
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Scroll PaintingN1.343

A hanging scroll painting of a lady in a garden. She is wearing white robes and is sitting on a low wall under a tree. A fan is lying on the low wall beside her. There are three vertical rows of black Chinese characters and a red seal. The painting has a cream-coloured border of patterned fabric. There is a semi-cylindrical rod at the top with a grey cord bound by metal wire and cream-coloured fabric. There is a cylindrical rod weight at the bottom covered with a light-and-dark geometric patterned fabric.

Culture
Chinese
Material
ink, paper, paint and fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Brush StandN1.209 a-b

Brush rest in the form of a clay lounging male figure leaning to his right. He is resting on a blue pot. He is wearing blue and white slippers, a red robe, and stylized black hat. He has a long moustache and goatee beard. Part b is a wooden base.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, paint and glaze
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BookN1.208

A book that has blue covering speckled with gold. Calligraphy on the cover implies it is from Peking. Painted inside with various plant and animal paintings.

Culture
Chinese
Material
paper and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorN1.203

A flat circular lobed-edge metal piece. Four flying goddess designs in relief around the plain boss handle in centre.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DishN1.297 a-l

Square box (part b) with truncated corners and a lid (part a). Tray (part c) and food dishes (parts d-l) of various shapes inside. Decorated in red, black, and gold colours. Designs: vase, peony, and plants. Leaf and key border. Twelve pieces.

Culture
Chinese
Material
lacquer and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Scroll PaintingN1.296

A hanging scroll painting of a priest meditating in a landscape setting. There are five vertical rows of black characters with a red seal at the top and another red seal at the opposite corner. Modern and polychrome. Includes five lines of poetry and dedication on the back. The painting has a cream-coloured border of patterned fabric. There is a semi-cylindrical rod at the top with a yellow cord bound by metal wire and cream-coloured fabric with a blue-grey ribbon. There is a cylindrical fabric covered rod weight at the bottom.

Culture
Chinese
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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