A CARVED JADEITE 'DRAGON' BELT HOOK
A CARVED JADEITE 'DRAGON' BELT HOOK

LATE QING DYNASTY

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A CARVED JADEITE 'DRAGON' BELT HOOK
LATE QING DYNASTY
The stone is finely carved with a characteristic curved shaft terminating in a dragon-head hook, opposite a sinuous chilong in openwork. The reverse side is carved with a tab for attachment. The stone varies from brilliant emerald green to mottled greyish-green tones.
3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm.) long

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An identification report from Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory Limited confirms that the present lot is natural green jadeite.

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