9th May, 2024 10:00
Asian & Islamic Art
212
Two jade hairpins
Chinese, 18th/19th Century
including a pale green hairpin carved with a chi-long dragon, 17cm long, a spinach jade hairpin carved with a ruyi sceptre, 13.4cm and a jade spoon, 12.5cm
Sold for £4,000
Estimated at £300 - £500
Two jade hairpins
Chinese, 18th/19th Century
including a pale green hairpin carved with a chi-long dragon, 17cm long, a spinach jade hairpin carved with a ruyi sceptre, 13.4cm and a jade spoon, 12.5cm
The longer hairpin has some natural flaws and cracks. The ruyi hairpin has some crazing, cracklure and the spoon is broken in two.
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Auction: Asian & Islamic Art, 9th May, 2024
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Friday 3rd May 10am - 4pm
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Wednesday 8th May 10am - 5pm
Thursday 9th May 9am - 10am
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