Lot 492 , A Chinese pale celadon jade two piece belt buckle, 19th century, 12.5cm, repair to hook
A Chinese pale celadon jade two piece belt buckle, 19th century, each piece carved as interlaced rope cord, one with a dragon head terminal, later white metal mounts, 12.5cm, repair to hook
Estimate £200-300
Dragon head hook has been broken off and re-attached with a metal plate drilled with four metal pins which are visible from the opposing side, both parts of the buckle have a later metal mount for a strap which has got a metal binding around the back but has not been pinned into position, otherwise good condition.
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