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Necklace2663/23

Buddhist rosary of irregular shiny black beads, strung on white cotton string. Two mottled green and one red bead with brass rings at each side interspersed, plus one green bead without brass rings. Large wooden beads at end. Two tassels of stiff crumpled brown fibre, one attached, the other attached with a single string.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
wood, horn ?, cotton fibre, clay ? and brass metal
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Disk2663/21

Stone disk of mottled grey-brown with a hole in the centre through which is threaded a flat braided cord of fine dark red-purple silk. There is a small floral design etched on one side of the disk. There are breaks at the ends of the cord.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
stone and silk fibre
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Carrier2663/2

Two brass or bronze hooks on long rods attached to two more rods which are then attached to one vertical rod. Two chains, one longer than the other, are attached to the rods. There is stamped hatching and floral design on each rod.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
brass metal ? or bronze metal ?
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bracelet2663/19

Open-ended bracelet in the shape of a compressed circle which is made of black horn(?) with a grooved ball of brass inserted over each end.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
horn ? and brass metal
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Jug2663/16 a-b

Large spouted jug (part a) with lid (part b), made of beaten copper with brass trim, handle and high raised foot. Irregular circle of brass at mid-point of body. Some small areas of solder(?) including repair to spout. Triple swirl in raised area on top of lid, with brass loop at centre. Lacquered surface.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
copper metal and brass metal
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bowl2663/15

Turned bowl of red-brown burl-like wood with a smooth unfinished surface. The bowl has a flared rim and a small foot with concentric circles on its bottom surface.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
wood
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Trumpet Horn2663/12

Trumpet made of hollow bone wrapped with a cord and covered with a wax-like substance. The bell is of hammered copper with a brass trim. Bands of brass 2/3 in length above bell and at mouthpiece. Small turquoise stone on band. The bell of the horn is loose.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
copper metal, fibre, stone and bone
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spoon2663/52

Silver spoon with ridge in centre of bowl aligned with handle, which has stamped? geometric designs with flower at mid-length with turquoise coloured stone? in centre. Embossed floral design at end.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
silver metal and stone ?
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Boots2663/65 a-b

High boots with slit at upper back. Leg portion is of thick black wool with blue braid at back and blue bias cotton cloth at top. Soles are of thick light brown leather closely stitched with two rows of angled stitches and regularly-shaped small stitches. Upper sole edged in blue-green leather, above which is piping and then seven rows of close stitches in various colours. Band of red wool around foot, with triangular of chain stitch embroidery over toes. Band of green wool fabric above this, with alternating orange and white circles embroidered at front and rectangle of blue, green and red fabric with embroidery around heel, with appliqué red and blue triangle above. Long embroidered red and blue triangle at front of shin.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
dye, wool fibre, cotton fibre and leather skin
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Teapot2663/63 a-b

Round teapot (a) made of dark red-brown wood enclosed in frame made of brass and copper. High lid (b) made in the same way with onion-shaped copper knob on top.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
wood, brass metal and copper metal
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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