The belt hook is finely carved with a dragon head as the hook facing a smaller chilong striding along the arched shaft, the reverse carved with an angular loop suspending an openwork coiled chilong pendant, the buckle intricately carved in reticulation with a similar chilong, the loop formed by its sinuous body coiled upon itself, the cream-coloured stone with areas of russet inclusions.
4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm.) across, box

Important Jade Carvings from a Private Collection, sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 26 April 2004, lot 1254

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