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PROPERTY FROM THE WU MAODING FAMILY COLLECTION Wu Maoding (1850-1928) was a well-known businessman in Tianjin during the late Qing dynasty. In 1882, Wu was nominated as the first comprador of HSBC Tianjin. At this time, he was thought to be one of the four wealthiest compradors in Tianjin, and was one of the only compradors who invested in industry rather than real estate. He was the founder of the Tianjin Match Factory, the Tianjin Tannery and the Tianjian Woolen Mill, and invested in many more businesses including the Tianjin Light Bulb Firm and the Tianjin Water Supply Company. He was also a shareholder of many British-funded firms based in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Wu Maoding had a very close relationship with Li Hongzhang, the late Qing dynasty statesman, and they worked closely on diplomatic relations of the late Qing dynasty.
A WHITE JADE BELT ACCESSORY
18TH-19TH CENTURY
Details
A WHITE JADE BELT ACCESSORY
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The accessory is carved as two hollow, flattened cylindrical vessels joined by a chilong clambering across the front and another at the back, each vessel flanked by a reticulated scroll border vertically drilled for suspension and to attach the cover which is carved as two separate covers linked by a further chilong. The finely polished stone is of even white color.
3 ¼ in. (8.2 cm.) high
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The accessory is carved as two hollow, flattened cylindrical vessels joined by a chilong clambering across the front and another at the back, each vessel flanked by a reticulated scroll border vertically drilled for suspension and to attach the cover which is carved as two separate covers linked by a further chilong. The finely polished stone is of even white color.
3 ¼ in. (8.2 cm.) high
Provenance
Wu Maoding (1850-1928) Collection, and thence by descent within the family.