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Start Over Materials Gold (metal) Function 5.7 Objects made for sale, souvenirs, models, and reproductions
Hearst Museum object titled Buddha figure, accession number 9-22634a,b, described as small gilt bronze Buddha figurine. figure has palms together before chest, sitting in yoga position with pads at feet upward on an open lotus blossom (a) in a silk-covered, padded box (b).
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Container, accession number 9-12549, described as Inro, netsuke, ojime: possibly models, or souvenirs. The inro (a) is a tiny, square wood case of two pieces. Simple decoration of branch in sprinkled gold lacquer, w/ inlaid mother-of-pearl 'blossom' on one side, and two blossoms on the other side. Red lacquer signature at one end. Light coat of lacquer on interior. Hidden cord guides. Thin braided grey cord. Netsuke (b) carved of ivory representing a lean dog, front paws upon a human skull. Dark inlaid eyes. Hole thru middle; ie prob. is an ojime, not netsuke. Ojime (c) a red coral (?) bead. L. (a) 4cm.; (b) 2.5 cm.; (c) Dia. 1.4 cm.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Medal, accession number 1-223984, described as Medal; gold; University of California University Medal to Dwight B. Huntley; 1875.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Medal, accession number 1-223933, described as Badge, California Veteran Fireman’s, gold metal, pentagonal shape. Front engraved “Veteran California” with an interlocking VFA between the words. Rear has hook. Clasp for buttonhole use. Height 5.8 cm, width 4.0 cm.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Medal, accession number 7-3283, described as Gold medal; Legion of Honor; silver, enamel; wreath cross, crown, head of Napoleon
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Netsuke, accession number 9-7471, described as carving: man and woman carrying palanquin with man inside, fish and fan on top. Doors of palanquin slide open and shut.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Netsuke, accession number 9-12525, described as Carving; Novelty: Carved ivory mug, pot w/lid and knobbed projection on top. Lid unscrews. Within: - five tiny ivory dice, w/ black spots. Exterior of pot is decorated w/ red and gold lacquer leaves and red ladybug. Handle, of same piece on side. Flat bottom. H. 2.8 cm.

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