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LATE QING DYNASTY
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A GREEN AND PALE GREENISH-WHITE JADEITE TWO-PART BELT BUCKLE
LATE QING DYNASTY
The top of each half is carved, pierced and undercut with a dragon amidst lingzhi. One half has a dragon-head hook, the other a loop, and both have a circular stud on the reverse which is pierced with two tiny holes for attachment. The stone shades from deep green to emerald green and pale greenish-white.
3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) wide
LATE QING DYNASTY
The top of each half is carved, pierced and undercut with a dragon amidst lingzhi. One half has a dragon-head hook, the other a loop, and both have a circular stud on the reverse which is pierced with two tiny holes for attachment. The stone shades from deep green to emerald green and pale greenish-white.
3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) wide
Provenance
Christie's New York, 29 March 2012, lot 1903.
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