A Chinese jade hairpin, 19th century
Updated August 25, 2026
This auction ended on September 12, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0240 |
| Estimate | $100 - $200 |
| Opening bid | $100 |
| Auction | Chinese and Tibetan Works of Art |
| Date | September 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Oakridge Auction Gallery |
| Location | Ashburn, Virginia |
A Chinese jade hairpin 19th century H: 7 1/2, W: 3/4 D: 1/8 in. (H: 19, W: 1.9, D: 0.3 cm.) From the estate of Dr. Reno W. Backus (1901–1979), who served as a medical missionary in China during the

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