China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1911) - Lot 92

Lot n° 92
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China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1911) - Lot 92
China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1911) Two-part belt buckle, each made of an oval plate of pale green jadeite mounted in bronze or brass incised with stylized motifs, with two loops on the back, one with a hook in the shape of a dragon's head. L. 15.2 cm LM Provenance: Acquired by French engineer and diplomat Henri Maux (1901-1950) during his mission to China between 1945 and 1949 (between Shanghai, Nanjing and Hong Kong), and remained in his family ever since. A few minor knocks, and oxidation on the metal reverse of one of the two parts.
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