Belt buckles in jade and gilded bronze. China Qing period 18th century
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Jewelry: Pre 1800: Item # 1490173
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Jewelry: Pre 1800: Item # 1490173
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$1,700.00
2 belt buckles (or fibulae) in cast bronze and hot-gilded with mercury. Decorated in relief with bats and clouds on an engraved amati background. In the center are set white jade plates cut in the shape of stylized bats. Two half-pearls are set on the hooks, as they are very worn it is difficult to identify the material, probably reddish translucent stone but perhaps glass paste? Chinese work from the beginning of the Qing period, end of the 17th or beginning of the 18th century. Good condition, no repairs. Usual wear. Dimensions 62x49x20mm.
