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Carved Jade Belt Buckle in the Shape of Dragons, China, Qing

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:800.00 EUR Estimated At:1,280.00 - 1,600.00 EUR
Carved Jade Belt Buckle in the Shape of Dragons, China, Qing
Greenish-white jade
China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Classic shape of a belt buckle
Finely carved depiction
Sculpturally worked details
Dimensions: 3 x 9 cm
Very good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Baden-Württemberg
Beautiful decorative piece with a practical function and auspicious dragons

This belt buckle made of greenish-white jade dates to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and is of classical form. A finely carved representation of a large dragon head and a smaller chilong dragon adorns the arched top section. The sculptural details and dynamic composition of the two figures are particularly appealing features.



The carving is in very good condition with only minimal wear consistent with age. It measures 3 cm in height and 9 cm in length.
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