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QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Details
A SET OF CORAL 'CHILONG' BELT HOOK AND BUCKLE
QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Each is carved in openwork with a chilong amidst lingzhi scrolls. The coral is of an even pinkish-orange tone with pale grey inclusions.
3 1/2 in. (9 cm.) long, box
QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Each is carved in openwork with a chilong amidst lingzhi scrolls. The coral is of an even pinkish-orange tone with pale grey inclusions.
3 1/2 in. (9 cm.) long, box
Provenance
Sold at Christie's London, 15 May 2007, lot 336
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.