Archaistic Chinese Jadeite and Gilt Bronze Belt Buckle

Item Details

A late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) archaistic Chinese brass and jadeite two-piece belt buckle. This buckle has two equal sized pieces each with a framed rectangular carved pieces of jadeite. The clasp is cast to resemble a lingzhi mushroom, a popular symbol of longevity. The stone is a fine translucent white with feint traces of emerald, and is finely carved to reveal archaic scrollwork. 1938.0003 A&B

Provenance
Collected in the late 19th and early 20th century and donated to a Private Midwestern Institution in 1938
Sold to enhance and preserve the Institution’s mission-relevant Collections

• This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent Graduate Gemologist. (COLVW)

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Item #

17COL077-031