A RARE PAIR OF WHITE JADE BELT FITTINGS

18TH CENTURY

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A RARE PAIR OF WHITE JADE BELT FITTINGS
18TH CENTURY
The upper section of each in the shape of a ruyi head carved on the front with orchids, with slits in the sides to fit onto a belt, the back open to accomodate the hinged lower section which is carved in openwork as two confronted dragons, the stone of even tone and softly polished
3½ in. (8.9 cm.) long overall (2)

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Lot Essay

Compare the pair of similar white jade belt fittings illustrated by Ip Yee, Chinese Jade Carving, Hong Kong Museum of Art, 1983, p. 273, no. 247. See, also, the very similar white jade belt fitting from the collection of Mrs. James Alsdorf sold in these rooms, 22 March 2007, lot 121.

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