White Jade Belt Buckle. Embossed Dragon. Chinese Work From The Qing Period.

Small jade buckle cut with a grinding wheel, representing a dragon (chilong) curved on itself in the archaic style of the Han period. It is said that this type of buckle was used to suspend a sword on the belt. Artist has excellently represented the small animal harmoniously curled up on itself and ready to pounce. The details are perfectly sculpted. The jade is slightly greyish-celadon white, not "fat sheep white". Photos are correctly representative of the color. It is difficult to date with certainty this type of object which was created from the Han period in China, however it is customary to think that it was reproduced late from the Song dynasty. Only certain specialists will be able to venture to propose a very precise date but no technology will be able to confirm it. We will announce that this charming little jade dates from the Qing dynasty 19° or before. Good condition. 37mm.