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PlaqueN1.587

A vertically rectangular painted stone plaque of an outdoor scene with a scholar in a pavilion and two students resting just outside with a tree in the middle. Colours are red, green, brown, and white. All figures are carved and inlaid. The effect is of a stone bas-relief on a wooden ground. Has a dark brown-black wood frame with an ornate metalwork design at the top. Some stone pieces are cracked or loose.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, soapstone stone, paint and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.610

Made to resemble a houseboat with several figures aboard. Brown finish.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bamboo grass and stain ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxN1.607 a-b

Oval-shaped, red box (part a) with a slightly convex lid (part b). Images covering the lid and sides of dragons, clouds, bats and other symbols are lightly carved and painted. Inside of box is lined with black fabric.

Culture
Chinese
Material
fibre, wood ? and paper
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.600 a-b

Figure of "Shou Hsin" or "Shou Lao," an elderly man (a). He is depicted with an elongated forehead, carrying a staff and a peach which symbolizes longevity. Staff is removable. Figure sits on a wooden stand with six feet (b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ToggleN1.615

A piece cut from one piece of jade into three interlocking sections. The top section has the shape of a closed four-lobed hook. The centre section is elaborately carved on both sides with human figures and floral motifs. The bottom section is carved with a rectangular box, and what looks to be two books among leaves?

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.404 a-c

A honey-coloured snuff bottle (part a) that is decorated with amber-coloured high relief figures of a man, and a frog on one side while the other side has a wolf, a camel, and some fruit. There is a stopper (part b) that is made of green, and white jade. The wood stand (part c) has the shape of an oval, and has four legs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
agate mineral, jade mineral and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SealN1.560

Seal carved into a rectangular box shape from one piece of black stone with a seal surface on both square ends, one in relief and one in intaglio.

Culture
Chinese
Material
stone
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SealN1.558

Seal carved from one piece of bamboo with a dark brown handle carved in the form of lichen and Chinese characters carved into the seal surface.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bamboo grass and stain ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SealN1.538

Seal made from a small rectangular box-shaped yellow-brown stone, one end incised with Chinese characters.

Culture
Chinese
Material
stone
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SealN1.537

Seal made from one piece of brown stone with a rounded top, a rectangular box-like base, and a seal surface inscribed with Chinese characters.

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