A FINELY CARVED JADEITE 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 dragon in high relief. The reverse side is carved with a tab for attachment. The stone is of an exceptionally brilliant emerald green tone.
3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm.) long, Japanese wood box