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Luen Hing
Time Period:
Around
1875-1930
Location:
Shanghai - 231 Szechuen Road
Maker Information:
Luen Hing was a retailer located in Shanghai in the later part of the 19th century into the early 20th century. Even though the mark of Luen Hing doesn’t appear on as large a volume as other makers of this time period, the pieces that have been observed are of very good quality.
Marks:
The mark of Luen Hing has been observed invarious different forms. It is known to exist in the following forms:
| LH and 90 |
LH, 90, and shop mark |
Known workshop/artisan marks:
Luen Hing was known to use workshops/ shop marks. These workshops include the following:
| K’un Hsing, Kun Xing, or Kwan Hing
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Pao, Po or Bao |
Examples and their marks:
Item # 1 – Luen Hing
Provenance: From the collection of Will Tomlinson
Form: Large coffee pot with repousse dragon and bamboo handle
Dimensions: 7.5 inches tall by 7 inches wide (including handle)
Item # 2 – Luen Hing
Provenance: Template
Form: Template
Dimensions: Template
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