Antique Chinese Brass Buckle

Item Details

An antique Chinese brass buckle. This brass constructed piece features an intricate dragon motif to the center with scrolling openwork throughout. The piece has a hook closure. 1938.22.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

Condition

- wear consistent with age.
- some tarnishing.
- loops to verso missing on one side.

Dimensions

Item #

17COL077-130