A CHINESE ARCHAIC DRAGON JADE BELT HOOK

拍品描述

Weighing 120 grams, this exquisite belt hook measures 12.5 cm in length, 3 cm in width and 4 cm in height. Carved from warm creamy-toned nephrite with soft natural patination, the piece features a sharply detailed dragon head forming the terminal hook. A smaller crouching chi dragon creeps along the curved shaft in a classic master-and-pupil dragon motif, with a cylindrical knob protruding underneath for fastening belts. Smooth rounded polishing accentuates flowing sculptural contours and fine facial detailing. Displaying refined antique lapidary skills and timeless auspicious iconography, this well-preserved artefact is a desirable addition to specialized collections of ancient Chinese jade personal adornments.

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