Lot 309. A reticulated gold floral hairpin, Song-Ming Dynasty (960-1644); Weight 9.75 grams, 12cm (4 3/4in) long. Sold for HK$82,875 © Bonhams 2001-2022

Provenance: Acquired in Japan, 2000s.

Note: A similar gold hairpin decorated with grape motifs, dated to the Tang dynasty, is illustrated in History of Gold: Masterpieces from Shaanxi, Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2017, p.21. See a related example of a glass-inlaid gold hairpin, Song-Ming Dynasty, sold at Christie's New York, 25 March 2022, lot 771.

A glass-inlaid gold hairpin, Song-Ming dynasty (AD 960-1644); 5 1⁄4 in. (13.5 cm.) long, cloth box. Sold for USD 27,720 (Estimate USD 8,000 – USD 12,000) at Christie's New York, 25 March 2022, lot 771. © Christie's 2022

Cf. my post: A glass-inlaid gold hairpin, Song-Ming dynasty (AD 960-1644)

 Bonhams. AUTUMN SALE OF CHINESE ART A PRIVATE ASIAN COLLECTION, Hong Kong, 25 November – 16 December 2022