Title
Buddha earring
Year/Period
1970s
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Object size: H4.8 x W1.8 x D1 cm
Accession No.
2009-01783-001
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs Christina Balsara c/o Mrs Jaya Mohideen
This is part of a pair of Buddha earrings which belonged to the late Christina Lee (1923-2009).Christina Lee was the former wife of Loke Wan Tho, the founder and chairman of Cathay Organisation. An accomplished photographer, perfumer and businesswoman, she was also a style icon who was remembered for her poise, elegance and impeccable fashion sense. In 1965, she was named by Vogue magazine as one of the most beautiful women in Singapore.
