Two Jade 'Chilong' Belt Hooks
Two Jade 'Chilong' Belt Hooks
18TH/19TH CENTURY
清十八/十九世紀 玉雕螭龍紋帶鉤兩件
the first a large white jade example, the hook is formed by a horned dragon, the shaft with a high relief carved striding chilong; the second a mottled grey jade example, having a dragon-head terminal and a faceted shaft.
Length of larger 5 3/8 in., 13.7 cm. Chinese Decorative Arts
Each belt hook in overall good and complete condition. The larger example with minor yellow glue residue to the dragon head's left ear; the smaller example with a few natural fissures.
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Two Jade 'Chilong' Belt Hooks
18TH/19TH CENTURY
清十八/十九世紀 玉雕螭龍紋帶鉤兩件
the first a large white jade example, the hook is formed by a horned dragon, the shaft with a high relief carved striding chilong; the second a mottled grey jade example, having a dragon-head terminal and a faceted shaft.
Length of larger 5 3/8 in., 13.7 cm. Chinese Decorative Arts
Each belt hook in overall good and complete condition. The larger example with minor yellow glue residue to the dragon head's left ear; the smaller example with a few natural fissures.
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Time, Location
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