Object class: Figure- and animal-derived motifs / Media available: image / Function: 2.2 Personal Adornments and Accoutrements - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Bead, accession number 9-12511, described as Ojime (pl.), string of 15 carved ivory pieces in shapes of various animals of the zodiac. Includes one boar with fine lines for fur, light brown color; 2 cocks, identical; 2 cows, almost identical, brown incised for fur; 1 goat, grey-brown; 1 pair of rabbits, smooth yellow; 2 horses identical, smooth yellow; 1 dragon, coiled angular surfaces; 1 dog, smooth yellow; 1 monkey, dark brown, many tiny incised lines for fur; 2 tigers, identical in shape, but one is dark brown, other white, each has black painted eyes, cord hole through backs. L. each 2 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 18-1034, described as bracelet; elaborate filagree dragon in silver-colored metal; hinged in center; safety catch; diam. 6.8 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Buckle, accession number 9-5847, described as Buckle; brass, gold plated (?) white jade inset; metal has pierced designs of flowers, bats, etc; jade has low relief geometric designs. 1 3/8 x 2 3/8 inches x 1/2.

Hearst Museum object titled Carving, accession number 9-6763, described as Tortoise shell carving; dragon motif; w. 3”.

Hearst Museum object titled Case, accession number 9-21261, described as Man’s case (for the ivory plaque reminding him of the early morning audience?). Black, navy blue, gold and silver tapestry stitches with six red accents. Identical patterns fore and aft. Cloud-shaped lid shows a bat; body: four symbols for “long life” in gold, interspersed with five for “joy” in silver. Crowned by the flamed pearl of perfection in silver and red, and framed by the running thunder motif forming the two dragons spitting it out, or vying for it, respectively. Sides: a black band with silver Xs and gold squares. A lip of cobalt blue broadcloth surmounts the case. The lining of unbleached cotton material covers both case and lip as well as the lid. The carrying double cord is 16 cm long and neatly knotted once. Two other cords emerge below and are first wound with a fabric embroidered in tapestry stitch in the unusual color scheme of white, pink, and red. These cords are 11 cm long. All cords are sapphire blue. Height of closed case: 11 cm; front width: 5 cm; cloud top: 6.7 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Charm, accession number 2-5893, described as Ivory carving of two birds heads; perforated for attachment.

Hearst Museum object titled Comb, accession number 9-6765, described as Tortoise shell ornamental comb; dragon motif; width 4.25 inch.

Hearst Museum object titled Fan, accession number 9-6786, described as Plastic and embroidered cloth fan; dragon-like creature; tassels; length 7.25 inches.

Hearst Museum object titled Fan, accession number 9-16227, described as Paper and wood fan. Wood is painted black; design of the fan has red and gold upper background and purple, blue, yellow, green, and red at bottom. Middle has arch with dragons. Pink and white flowers on gold background. Same design on both sides. Parent ribs are carved. One rib is broken and taped at bottom where it is hinged to other ribs. 32.3. x 9cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Garment, accession number 9-13554a-c, described as Tape bunches. 8 tapes hang from each green band. Each tape is blue silk satin, embroidered in silver and gold with sea, mountain, dragon, phoenix, flower. Curling motive at bottom edge. Light blue edging and lining on each tape. Worn over sides of a woman’s skirt with honeycomb pleating. Possibly used at weddings. 20th century. Symbolism: Dragon - strength, goodness; Phoenix - peace, prosperity, fertility