January Antiques & Decorative Arts
Lot 423: A Chinese Jade Belt Buckle with Carved Mythical...
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A Chinese Jade Belt Buckle with Carved Mythical Beast.
A Chinese jade belt buckle carved in high relief, formed as a stylised mythical beast shown in a compact, crouching posture. The jade displays a pale, translucent body with natural darker inclusions and warm brown tonal areas concentrated along the contours. The creature is rendered with curling limbs, a pronounced head with open mouth, and flowing, scroll-like details that follow the natural shape of the stone. The reverse is smoothly worked with a raised circular boss and shallow fittings consistent with belt attachment.
H: Approximately 7cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished British gentleman.
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