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Hearst Museum object titled Cricket cage, accession number 9-13589a,b, described as Cricket cage, bamboo; (a) cage: conical basketry in plaiting and wickerweave; mouth stamped MADE IN CHINA; (b) stopper: oval strips woven in under and over technique; for pet crickets.
Hearst Museum object titled Jar, accession number 9-14904a,b, described as Container with lid, probably peccary; carved out floral and idiogram-like designs in low relief. (a) Container: globular with high shoulder, small mouth; old dermestid damage; Height: 8.5cm. (b) lid Diameter: 4.6 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Opium scale, accession number 9-13590a,b, described as Scale (steelyard); (a) Steelyard with calibrated ivory beam, brass pan and counter balance, 2-ply cotton (?) string (damaged) with 2 red wool yarn tufts; (b) case with fitted interior; 2 carved and hinged violin-shaped pieces of wood; so-called “opium” scale but really has many uses
Hearst Museum object titled Ornament, accession number 10-3020, described as Necktie slide, carved wood novelty item, 4.7 centimeters high
Hearst Museum object titled Pipe, accession number 9-14903, described as Cigarette holder; carved wook, brass-lined bowl; carved in imitation of golf club; characters for KAMAKURA incised on shaft; length 16.5 cm. Novelty form; probably for Japanese and other tourists and for export.
Hearst Museum object titled Scissors, accession number 9-14902, described as Scissors: flower arranging scissors, hand-forged steel; handles are curving, wide and open, blades are hollowed-out. Japanese characters for manufacturer on each blade. Length: 19.2cm. Context: used in flower arranging to cut stems. In Japan, flower arranging is both a male profession (teaching) and a craft for women.

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