A pair of white jade “ruyi-head” belt-buckle
Description
The rectangular buckle ending in ruyi-head shape, hollowed out and with gilt mounts emphazing the jade. Each buckle delicately carved with chrysanthemums. The jade with a very pure white tone and nicely polished. The chrysanthemum (菊花 juhua) is the flower associated to autum and longevity in Chinese iconography.
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A pair of white jade “ruyi-head” belt-buckle
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