Yiqing (1)

This qin is named Yiqing. It was made by Lau Ho-ying, Zoe and Poon Tak-wing, Ewing between 2007 and 2010. This photo shows the front of Yiqing in Zhongni style.

Date 2007-2010
Style Zhongni
Size Length (Whole 123 cm, Strings 112 cm); Width (Forehead 17.5 cm, Shoulder 18.6 cm, Tail 13.5 cm); Thickness 5.2 cm
Weight 3.5 kg
Body Chinese fir top; Hardwood bottom
Accessories Mother-of-pearl inlay markers; Rosewood tuning pegs and feet, Mahogany bridge and tail pieces
Maker's Note The name Yiqing is almost a homophone of the town “Yixing” which is famous for its purple clay used in making teapots. The makers love tea ware and the qin, and see much in common between the two crafts. Both are very particular about materials used and craftsmanship; both gain their vintage beauty after repeated and prolonged use with good care. I look forward to progress in both qin making and qin playing in the future, so that my hands can accomplish what I intend. Then I can truly enjoy the qins I made.
People Lau Ho-ying, Zoe | Poon Tak-wing, Ewing | Choi Chang Sau Qin Making Society
Object Musical instrument
Material Type Image
Collection The Legend of Silk and Wood: A Hong Kong Qin Story
Source Courtesy of Lau Ho-ying, Zoe and Poon Tak-wing, Ewing
Repository Lau Ho-ying, Zoe and Poon Tak-wing, Ewing
Note to Copyright Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Lau Ho-ying, Zoe and Poon Tak-wing, Ewing
Accession No. lcs-hkqs-0197
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