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A RARE AND LARGE WHITE JADE 清十八世紀 白玉浮雕穿花龍帶鉤
‘DRAGON’ BELTHOOK
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
meticulously worked with a horned dragon’s head
forming the hook, skilfully rendered ferocious
with piercing eyes and a wide snout, the gently
arched shaft with a flaring outline and decorated
in openwork with a chilong striding amidst
meandering leafy scrolls, the reverse of the shaft
with a round knob, the stone of an even white
colour, wood stand
14 cm, 5½ in.
HK$ 200,000-300,000
US$ 25,500-38,300
