A Carved and Pierced White and Russet Jade Belt Buckle

A Carved and Pierced White and Russet Jade Belt Buckle, 18th Century
十八世纪 白玉俏色巧雕'福至心灵'带扣
Each section finely carved in high relief with bats and lingzhi fungus, the hook terminating in a dragon's head, the stone of even tone with cloudy white inclusions and extensive amber russet on the surface, length 4.8 in — 12.2 cm

Provenance:
From a US Private Collection
来源: 美国私人珍藏

Note:
Accompanied by the following note: 'Jade Buckle - Madame Chang Chai Shek (Chiang Kai-shek) gave to Clare Booth(e) Luce. She gave to Pinky Cook in Honolulu. She gave to my mother Lois Phillips who gave to me. - Patricia Sille(?)'
锦盒中附有一张手写字条:
'玉带扣-蒋介石夫人赠与Clare Booth(e) Luce, 由其转赠与檀香山Pinky Cook, 后赠与我的母亲Lois Philips, 最终由我的母亲交付与我'

Estimate: $3,000—5,000