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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 Bridal crown, accession number 9-21330, described as Manchu bridal crown. “dien dse”; “dien-shang fei-cui”, “crown covered with kingfisher feathers”. All ornaments backed with the character for “Joy” in pink plush. Some plaques in braided gold wires “cuan si”. The whole on a braided body “tai dse” of wire wound with black satin. (See donor’s accession notes for her drawing of crown.) Fide: Ilse M. Fang, 8/28/2001: First, a wire band with black satin for the network would be made. This has cloud, plants, acanthus leaf images. Crown adorned with metal and kingfisher frame; inside each frame have ornament, petals, semi-precious stone like amethyst or river pearls - metal stamens - lotus pod images. “Phoenix zone” in front, for women. The bangles would cover the eyes. Butterfly wings with jade. Double happiness symbols for wedding. Tassels, etc., are all prescribed. Blue kingfisher feathers are glued onto metal background.

Hearst Museum object titled Burner: incense: cloisonne, accession number 9-128a,b, described as Incense burner with lid; a) body: copper with gilding; rectangular shape on 4 dragon-headed legs; 2 attached lion dog handles; 4 attached boys each with lotus (2 to a side) in the round; primarily light blue and multicolor cloisonne enamel of dragons and longevity character; reign mark on bottom; lid: brass with gilding; seated lion dog with fungus staff on perforated dragons and longevity symbols; cloisonne enamel floral border One of the boy figures is detached AT 6/11/12

Hearst Museum object titled Cloth, accession number 9-15274, described as LENGTH OF CLOTH. Silk, metallic. Weaving. Slate-grey, dk. grey, gold. Slate grey brocaded w. dk. grey, gold metallic and gold. Pattern of horizontal rows of dragons of crane medallions alternate with floral motif. Ends and 4 bands across are water stained. Good condition otherwise. 27⅜ inches wide by 85½ inches long.

Hearst Museum object titled Coat, accession number 9-15455, described as Coat; silk, gilt wrapped yarns, paint, metal buttons; plain weave, brocaded, tapestry weave, paint; dark blue ground, multicolored designs, brown sleeves with gilt stripes, blue lining; 53 by 42 3/4 inches cuff to cuff edge; dragon and other motives.

Hearst Museum object titled Coat, accession number 9-15451, described as Coat; silk, gilt paper wrapped yarns, metal buttons; satin weave, brocaded, plain weave lining, macrame fringed; multicolored, blue lining; 50 1/2 inches long; dragon cloud motives, crane panel.

Hearst Museum object titled Container and cover, accession number 9-5577a-c, described as Carved amber container with cover; dragon, bird, foliage, lion on cover; carved teak stand with brass fittings; stand fits into amber pieces; width 3.5 in x height 10.5 in with stand and cover; mate to 1277

Hearst Museum object titled Container and cover, accession number 9-5576a-c, described as Carved amber container with cover; dragon, bird, foliage, lion on cover; carved teak stand with brass fittings; stand fits into amber pieces; width 3.5 in x height 10.5 in with stand and cover; mate to 1279

Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Container, netsuke and bead, accession number 9-12542a-c, described as Inro, netsuke, and ojime: The inro (a) is of cylinder shaped carved bone, segmented into four compartments, w/ metal tubes attached to each as cord runners. Top and bottom compartments are closed by separate pieces attached. Interior of each is lacquered. Continuous incised design over all sections of a dragon amidst clouds, w/ a sword entwined by tail. The netsuke (b) is a manju type of dark wood in two pieces turned on a lathe, w/ deep incised scroll pattern design. The purple cord attaches to an inner loop of the under section, and passes thru a hole in the lower section. The ojime (c) is oval shaped metal w/ flat sides, and checkerboard pattern, L. (a) 8cm. W. 3.5cm.; Dia. (b): 4cm.; L. (c) 1cm. The dragon depicted is Amakurikara: rain Dragon. Kurikara rio "Dragon entwinning [entwining] a sword

Hearst Museum object titled Embroidered panel, accession number 9-15250, described as Embroidered Panel. Silk, metallic thread (supported), beads. Satin stitch; damask lined; Black ground; blue, violet, ivory, and gold; coral beads. Piece from Mandarin coat; phoenix, clouds, bats, endless knot, waves; scroll & flower border; disk of coral beads; 2 pieces sewn together; some loose threads. 11¼ inch square.

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.

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Hearst Museum object titled Bridal crown, accession number 9-21330, described as Manchu bridal crown. “dien dse”; “dien-shang fei-cui”, “crown covered with kingfisher feathers”. All ornaments backed with the character for “Joy” in pink plush. Some plaques in braided gold wires “cuan si”. The whole on a braided body “tai dse” of wire wound with black satin. (See donor’s accession notes for her drawing of crown.) Fide: Ilse M. Fang, 8/28/2001: First, a wire band with black satin for the network would be made. This has cloud, plants, acanthus leaf images. Crown adorned with metal and kingfisher frame; inside each frame have ornament, petals, semi-precious stone like amethyst or river pearls - metal stamens - lotus pod images. “Phoenix zone” in front, for women. The bangles would cover the eyes. Butterfly wings with jade. Double happiness symbols for wedding. Tassels, etc., are all prescribed. Blue kingfisher feathers are glued onto metal background.

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Hearst Museum object titled Burner: incense: cloisonne, accession number 9-128a,b, described as Incense burner with lid; a) body: copper with gilding; rectangular shape on 4 dragon-headed legs; 2 attached lion dog handles; 4 attached boys each with lotus (2 to a side) in the round; primarily light blue and multicolor cloisonne enamel of dragons and longevity character; reign mark on bottom; lid: brass with gilding; seated lion dog with fungus staff on perforated dragons and longevity symbols; cloisonne enamel floral border One of the boy figures is detached AT 6/11/12

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Hearst Museum object titled Cloth, accession number 9-15274, described as LENGTH OF CLOTH. Silk, metallic. Weaving. Slate-grey, dk. grey, gold. Slate grey brocaded w. dk. grey, gold metallic and gold. Pattern of horizontal rows of dragons of crane medallions alternate with floral motif. Ends and 4 bands across are water stained. Good condition otherwise. 27⅜ inches wide by 85½ inches long.

Cloth

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Hearst Museum object titled Coat, accession number 9-15455, described as Coat; silk, gilt wrapped yarns, paint, metal buttons; plain weave, brocaded, tapestry weave, paint; dark blue ground, multicolored designs, brown sleeves with gilt stripes, blue lining; 53 by 42 3/4 inches cuff to cuff edge; dragon and other motives.

Coat

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Hearst Museum object titled Coat, accession number 9-15451, described as Coat; silk, gilt paper wrapped yarns, metal buttons; satin weave, brocaded, plain weave lining, macrame fringed; multicolored, blue lining; 50 1/2 inches long; dragon cloud motives, crane panel.

Coat

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Hearst Museum object titled Container and cover, accession number 9-5577a-c, described as Carved amber container with cover; dragon, bird, foliage, lion on cover; carved teak stand with brass fittings; stand fits into amber pieces; width 3.5 in x height 10.5 in with stand and cover; mate to 1277

Container and cover

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Hearst Museum object titled Container and cover, accession number 9-5576a-c, described as Carved amber container with cover; dragon, bird, foliage, lion on cover; carved teak stand with brass fittings; stand fits into amber pieces; width 3.5 in x height 10.5 in with stand and cover; mate to 1279

Container and cover

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Container, netsuke and bead

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Hearst Museum object titled Embroidered panel, accession number 9-15250, described as Embroidered Panel. Silk, metallic thread (supported), beads. Satin stitch; damask lined; Black ground; blue, violet, ivory, and gold; coral beads. Piece from Mandarin coat; phoenix, clouds, bats, endless knot, waves; scroll & flower border; disk of coral beads; 2 pieces sewn together; some loose threads. 11¼ inch square.

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4.1 Dwellings and Furnishings16 objects
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S1980-1981 #42: University of California, Davis/Victoria Rivers (January 9, 1981–March 13, 1981)2 objects
S1981-1982 #39: University of California, Davis/Pat Charley (January 19, 1982–March 30, 1982)2 objects
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