Lot 515 , A Chinese pale celadon jade dragon belt hook, 18th / 19th century, 10cm,
A Chinese pale celadon jade 'dragon' belt hook, 18th / 19th century, carved in high relief and openwork with a chi-dragon, with dragon head terminal, the stone of good even tone, 10cm,
Estimate £300-400
Button fastening to the underside of the belt buckle has a section measuring 8mm x 3mm which has been chipped off and restuck, this is not particularly visible from looking underneath but is on the top edge of the button, there is also a small chip to the right ear of the dragon head terminal, otherwise good condition.
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Sold for £700