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BoxEf270

Box made entirely of silver with a hinged lid and shallow hinged false bottom. The box is rectangular with sides that have pierced parrot and floral designs and bevelled edges on the lid and base. The lid snaps into place via a small knob with a catch.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
silver metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentCa51

Ornament in the form of a cone-shaped, hollow brass (?) cylinder with both ends open. The ornament is completely covered with one plain, coiling design.

Culture
Amhara
Material
brass metal ?
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CrossCa50

Cross pendant composed of four teardrop-shaped lobes, each ornamented with three small spheres on the sides as well as twisted silver wire coiled around a circle at the centre. A single band of twisted silver wire ornaments the edge of each lobe on the reverse. A loop is attached at the top.

Culture
Amhara
Material
silver metal and metal
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CrossCa47

Cross pendant with a circular shape composed of perforated shapes and a series of three-pointed protrusions surrounding a central circle with an equal sided cross. The pendant is hinged to a plated brass loop, and the chain it hangs from alternates plain and twisted wire links.

Culture
Amhara
Material
metal and brass metal
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CrossCa46

Cross pendant composed of four arms, each with three pointed protruding elements and ornamented with one large and several smaller coiled wire circles within which are raised solid spheres. A hinged piece with a loop at the top, also ornamented with coiled wires and solid spheres, is attached at the top of the cross. The pendant is strung on a chain of alternating plain and coiled links with a hook fastener.

Culture
Amhara
Material
metal
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CrossCa45 a-b

Cross pendant, silver plated, decorated with coiled metal and small raised spheres and strung on a chain with alternating plain and coiled links. Part a is the bottom portion of the cross pendant and part b is the top portion.

Culture
Amhara
Material
silver metal, brass metal, metal and copper metal
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CrossCa44

Cross pendant cast in brass with inscriptions on one side along the horizontal bar, a vertical diamond design, and a loop at the top. Strung on a chain of plated silver.

Culture
Amhara
Material
brass metal and copper metal
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CrossCa43

Cross pendant with four equal sides, each formed by a triangle with a triangular hole at the centre and a protruding element with three lobes. A loop is attached at the top.

Culture
Amhara
Material
metal
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pinwheel ToyEdz1090

Wire frame in shape of t with two cross-pieces; four small pin wheels attached to ends of cross-pieces and one 10.5 cm from bottom of handle. Brass horse with Chinese character on back at top, below which is larger pinwheel with bell at centre, below which is rectangular plaque with four Chinese characters.

Culture
Chinese
Material
metal, plastic, paper, ink and paint
Made in
Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ButtonEd5.2948

Round metal button with surface designs in high relief: barefooted man with cap is dressed in robe and draped pants. He walks with a fan in left hand. Pole in right hand is supported on shoulder; from top end, two items hang: disc of reddish-coloured copper inlay with engraved bird in centre, and triangular shapes in gold inlay. Bow of robe under chin, fan, and pole all in gold inlay. Area surrounding figure has blackened finish with remainder of button a silvery colour. Reddish-coloured reverse side with slightly elevated rim has angular cut copper loop attached. Two areas of green oxidation.

Culture
Japanese
Material
copper alloy metal, gold metal and copper metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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