A two-section jade belt buckle


Late Qing dynastyEach section of gently convex profile, carved in high relief to the top with a sinuous chilong holding a sprig in its mouth, the underside with a raised button for attachment, locked together via a dragon-head hook and an ovoid loop; the pale grayish-white stone cast with oatmeal and cloud form inclusions (soiling, tiny nicks).3 1/2in (9cm) long