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A jade ‘dragon’ oval plaque

Late Ming/early Qing dynasty

Pierced with a forward-facing five-clawed dragon with ferocious facial

expression and scaly body, in flight amidst dense scrolls.
9.3cm wide.
HK$20,000 - 40,000
US$2,600 - 5,200

明末/清初 玉鏤雕穿花龍紋帶扣

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A white jade ‘chi dragon’ belt buckle

18th century
The upper surface surmounted by a chi dragon carved and pierced with

muscular limbs, its head framed with elongated mane running down

the back, looking directly at the upturned dragon head forming the

prominent hook, the ferocious dragon with sharpened teeth and bulging

eyes framed by a pair of curved horns.
14.4cm long.
HK$50,000 - 80,000
US$6,500 - 10,000

十八世紀 白玉雕螭龍帶鉤

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