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A pair of white jade “ruyi-head” belt-buckle

  • Jade
  • China
  • Qing dynasty (1644-1912)
  • 18th century
  • 5.2 x 3.5 cm
  • Italian private collection

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. 

A pair of white jade “ruyi-head” belt-buckle

  • Jade
  • China
  • Qing dynasty (1644-1912)
  • 18th century
  • 5.2 x 3.5 cm
  • Italian private collection

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