A jade dragon-form belt hook
19th century
The dragon-head hook carved with open mouth, nearly foliate-form eye brows and pointed ears at the back, the handle carved with a chilong with bifurcated scrolling tail, the underside with a circular button with incised foliate decoration; the matrix of gray hue with black flecks and light veining throughout.
5 3/4in (14.5cm) long
The dragon-head hook carved with open mouth, nearly foliate-form eye brows and pointed ears at the back, the handle carved with a chilong with bifurcated scrolling tail, the underside with a circular button with incised foliate decoration; the matrix of gray hue with black flecks and light veining throughout.
5 3/4in (14.5cm) long
Sold for
US$ 2,750
inc. premium
Lot heading
Property from a Private Collection, Geneva, Switzerland
Category: Asian Art
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