Fine Ming Jade Carved Belt Plaque With Dragon
Chinese, 14th/16th century, even colored pale celadon jade rectangular plaque with indented corners, expertly carved in high relief with five clawed dragon amongst scrolling foliage, body hollowed for attachment to belt, 2-7/8 x 2-7/8 x 7/8 in.
For a similar plaque, please refer to Christie’s Hong Kong, The Imperial Sale / Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 28 May 2014, Lot 3549.
Provenance:Private Collection
Condition:
inclusions in the stone on back, four small drilled mounting holes on back, some chips in dragon foliate section, small minute chipping around edges consistent with age and use
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