Chopstick Rest

MOA: University of British Columbia

N2.725 a-d

Ceramic chopstick rests in form of resting birds. Four nearly identical light green birds (two shown in image) with simplified features and slight detailing of feathers on wings. Green monochrome glaze.

Imperial Seal

MOA: University of British Columbia

N1.265

Large guardian lion on pedestal. Under lion's right paw is a ball. Red seal stamp carved underneath.

Imperial Seal

MOA: University of British Columbia

N1.264

Large guardian lion on pedestal, under lion's left foot is a small beast. Red seal stamp carved underneath.

Vase

MOA: University of British Columbia

N1.462

A large vase with a rounded upper body which tapers into a slightly flared base and a flared upper rim. Landscape scene with human figures the eight immortals engaged in various activities. On the shoulders of vase are handles in form of 2 t'ao-t'ieh motifs. All in blue on white ground.

Vase

MOA: University of British Columbia

N1.458

Large white vase covered in stylized blue floral patterning. Handles on the neck are of a leaf design.

Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

N1.457

Elderly man sitting on tree stump, with gourd and books and sword on back. Parts of figure has been gilded and rest is deep brown. The effect is like a partially gilded bronze. Impressed mark.

Vase

MOA: University of British Columbia

N1.107 a-b

Pair of identical red cloisonné vases with rounded sides, sloping shoulders, and a short neck capped with a brass rim. Each vase features two yellow, green and blue dragons. Scrolls and cloud patterns decorate the rim and base.

Vase

MOA: University of British Columbia

N1.106

Vase lacquered in two colours and carved to show first colour. Design on vase consists of red floral designs etched with black ground.

Dish

MOA: University of British Columbia

Cg342

Wide rim deep dish. Center panel has landscape scene in polychrome with two lions in the foreground. Bordered with yellow scroll motifs and blue pomegranate fruits. Rim is decorated with red peonies and green leaves. Exterior has green and white orchids on dark green ground. Unmarked.

Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

N1.454

Elderly shepherd figure dressed in hooded robe and carrying a long staff. He has a long beard and a light square in the middle of his forehead. Three small lambs are gathered by his side. Colours are light green and brown. Unmarked.