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Lot 232

A CHINESE WHITE JADE HAIRPIN
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

Of simple unadorned design, with a slightly off-centre finial, carved from fine white jade.
10.5cm long

Estimate $500 - $700

Sold for $950

No visible faults or damage


The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to book a virtual viewing or request further images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.


Collection of Law Ming Shek (1899-1940), Hong Kong, and thence by descent.

Law Ming Shek (1899-1940) was a wealthy Hong Kong and Canton entrepreneur and merchant, and an avid collector of Chinese books and antique curios, including scholar art, seals, ink stones, porcelain, and works of calligraphy and painting. His impressive collection registers reveal that he associated and exchanged collectables with such renowned Canton connoisseurs as "Wong Tse Ching" (a.k.a Wong Siew Chan/Wong Siew Chin) (1886-1962) and Luó Yuánjué (1891-1965). The scroll pot offered herein is one of numerous gifts the former bestowed on him. Much of Wong Tse Ching's outstanding collection was later donated, in 1956 and 1999 respectively, to the Guangzhou Municipal
Culture Bureau and the Art Museum of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Asian Works of Art

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8428
12:00pm - 18 October 2021
Online

VIEWING
Viewing Virtually:
Friday 15 - Sunday 17 October, 10am - 4pm

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au


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