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BobbinH1.188 c

Wooden bobbin consisting of a hollow shaft with a pointed egg-shaped section at one end. The shaft is charred. There are two holes drilled in the round section.

Culture
Chimu ?
Material
wood and adhesive
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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StandN1.522

Open scroll-like stand in two levels.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TableN1.519

Small red lacquer table covered with designs and imagery in relief. Table top has a pavilion in a landscape setting with scholars, willows, pines and rocks. Sides and legs are decorated with a key border, arabesques and floral patterning.

Culture
Chinese
Material
lacquer and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseN1.515 a-b

Large, red, baluster-shaped vase with three panels of figures (a). One scene is of a battle between horsemen. Another is of an emperor resting in his palace balcony flanked by servants. Last scene is of emperor and courtiers in a landscape setting. The whole vase is decorated with designs of cicadae key designs, scrolls and arabesques. All in relief on red lacquer. Vase rests on circular wooden stand with five feet (b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
copper metal, lacquer and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ScreenN1.514

Rectangular stone panel framed by a dark brown carved stand with two bracketed feet. Stone panel with carving of birds and bamboo in very dull olive on dull brown surface; all in relief. Frame is elaborately carved with bats, spirals, and one of the eight precious symbols of Buddha.

Culture
Chinese
Material
soapstone stone, wood and stain ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueN1.513

Gourd-shaped plaque with two separate landscape scenes. Top scene has four figures and rocks in relief. Bottom scene has pine trees, crane, deer and old man (symbols of longevity). A curvilinear cloisonné medallion separates the two scenes. Framed with patterned red lacquer.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal, stone, ivory, jade mineral, lacquer and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueN1.594

Oval-shaped wooden plaque with figures carved in relief laid over the surface. Imagery consists of a legendary fu dog with inlaid glass eyes under a flowering peony. Colours are predominantly gold, blue, red and green. Two metal rings for hanging are attached on the reverse along the upper edge.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, metal, paint and glass
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ScreenN1.593 a-d

Four red lacquer panels(a-d) with black frames, each containing four smaller compositions of battle scenes, court scenes and country scenes; edges have elaborate floral and key chain patterns. All carved in relief and painted. Panels are bound together by metal hinges, creating a four-panel screen.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, lacquer, paint and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueN1.591

A large vertically rectangular plaque of two male servants dressed casually. The male wearing the light blue robe that has a cloud design over a light purple garment that has a flower design is carrying a lotus flower in his right hand. The male wearing the orange-red robe that has a circle design with light blue trim that has a flower design over a white garment that has a dot design is carrying a frog in a covered container between both hands. Five pink pearl-like dots extend from the the dark black radiating line at the mouth of the frog. The container is shell-like and is light blue with pink trim. Black characters with two red seals at the upper right corner. The wood frame is dark brown red and is veneered in burl veneer. There is an elaborate metalwork design at the top.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, wood, metal and enamel
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueN1.590

Frames rectangular panel with a figure carved in relief from ivory in the centre; seated Buddha in meditative position on lotus. Surrounding designs are lotus and clouds in gold on black wooden ground.

Culture
Chinese
Material
ivory, wood and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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