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Portrait of Mowqua (Lu Wenjin)
George Chinnery1828
Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The subject of this painting was Lu Wenjin, known colloquially as "Mowqua", one of the most prosperous Hong merchants. He wears robes indicating his official rank. The Hong merchants did not receive official degrees through regular examination system; instead, they obtained their posts by purchasing them at high prices from regular officials.
Details
- Title: Portrait of Mowqua (Lu Wenjin)
- Creator: George Chinnery
- Date Created: 1828
- Provenance: HSBC Archives
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