Lot Essay
A horse head and monkey belt hook from the collection of Victor Shaw is illustrated by James C.Y. Watt in Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing, no. 189, p. 196.
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18TH CENTURY
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AN UNUSUAL WHITE JADE BELT HOOK
18th Century
The hilt carved in openwork with two monkeys climbing on a branch towards two peaches, the hook carved as a horse's head, the stone of even tone
4¼ in. (10.7 cm.) long
18th Century
The hilt carved in openwork with two monkeys climbing on a branch towards two peaches, the hook carved as a horse's head, the stone of even tone
4¼ in. (10.7 cm.) long
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.