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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
3095

A LARGE WHITE JADE ‘DRAGON’ BELT
HOOK
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The belt hook is of S-form, terminating at one end with an
upturned two-horned dragon head, confronting a chilong striding
along the slightly arched shaft, with a long lingzhi scroll in its
mouth. The underside is carved with archaistic scrolls in low relief,
and a circular disc with a chilong motif for attachment. The stone is
of an even white tone.
5œ/”ÿ in. (13.8 cm.) long, box
HK$150,000-250,000 US$20,000-32,000

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3095

THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
3096

AN INSCRIBED WHITE JADE ‘HORSE’
ARCHER’S RING
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The ring is carved in relief around the exterior with a landscape
scene depicting a horse, pavilion, pine tree and mountain beneath
a crescent moon, underneath four characters Duli qiangang in seal
script. The material is of an even, semi-translucent white tone.
1Õ/”ÿ in. (3.3 cm.) diam.
3096
HK$150,000-250,000 US$20,000-32,000

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