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coinN1.99 a-d

Two disc-shaped bronze coins (parts a and c) with square holes in the centre and script characters cast on both sides; both coins rest in carved wooden stands (parts b and d) with four legs and scrolling stems.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood and bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Incense BurnerN1.98

Cauldron-shaped bronze burner with tripod legs and two small loop handles at the top.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseN1.95 a-b

Pair of miniature cloisonné vases, each with a small, circular brass foot, a rounded, cylindrical body and a long, flared neck with a brass lip. White, green, red and pink floral design is laid over a black background with linear brass wire patterning.

Culture
Chinese
Material
enamel and brass metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlN1.185 a-b

A ceramic bowl (part a) with sides that are lobed-shaped into five sections. Ivory-coloured glaze. Foot is unglazed. With circular wood stand (part b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, glaze and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlN1.184

A rounded metal bowl with simple horizontal parallel line decoration along the middle exterior.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DishN1.182 a-b

Plain, shallow, round, grey-brown clay dish. Part b is a wooden stand with metal hinges.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, wood and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HangingN1.81 a

The upper flap is embroidered with narcissus (flower of the new year), peony (flower of spring), crane (symbol of longevity), Shou Shin (god of longevity), (god of happiness), (god of prosperity), and the deer also (symbol of longevity). The lower flap is embroidered with the peony, the phoenix (symbol of peace and serenity) and the unicorn chi lin. Both are honored creatures, the other two are the tiger and dragon. Each flap is edged with embroidered ribbon. All on purple damask ground, net and tassel fringe with bronze discs. Reverse is lined with pink cotton.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, fibre, metal and cotton fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SkirtN1.80 a

Light orange damask skirt panel (part a) with tiny pleats and embroidery. Across the top is a wide cotton waistband with three frog fasteners. A purple tie is attached to a loop on the waistband. The orange damask is woven containing large peony motifs. On the edges of the skirt are scalloped borders with a floral motif in red, yellow and green on a ground with dark blue trim. On the front and back are xiezhi?, phoenix, peony and mountain motifs in pink, red, gold, green and blue. The inside is unlined.

Culture
Chinese
Material
dye, cotton fibre, metal and silk fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SkirtN1.78

Red damask skirt with pleats and embroidery. Across the top is a wide cotton waistband with with three rows of frog closures. The red damask is woven containing bat, Buddhist and Taoism motifs. On the edges of the skirt are black borders with lotus and peony motifs and the eight Buddhist objects in blue, white and gold. On the front and back are polychrome panels of figures in a garden in pink, red, gold, yellow, blue and green. The inside is unlined.

Culture
Chinese
Material
metal, cotton fibre, silk fibre and dye
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RobeN1.73

Pink damask robe with embroidery. The robe has a short standing collar, wide sleeves, side slits and side opening with frog closure and metal buttons. The damask is woven with ‘Buddha’s hand’ citron, peach and floral spray motifs. The wide borders around the collar, side opening and hem have a white prunus motif around the sides on blue ground edged by wide, pale green trim with a butterfly motif. The ends of the sleeves have embroidered peony, bird and bat motifs on pale green ground. The inside lining is blue silk.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, dye and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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