Caption
Belt clasp;, Chinese, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 19th century. Material not specified. Head in the shape of a two-horned dragon's head with an open mouth; shaft carved as a dragon playing with a flaming pearl. Head and shaft carved in full plastic. Function: belt buckle for men's clothing/ornament. Iconography: dragons, dragon with pearl. Dimensions: height 2.65 cm; width 9.7 cm; depth 1.9 cm., A carved object rests on a flat surface, appearing to be made of a smooth, translucent material in shades of pale green, olive, and hints of brown, with variations and darker veins. The object has a curved, elongated form with rounded ends and a low, raised central area; one end features a carved motif that resembles a stylized animal head with curved, layered shapes, while the body shows a row of rounded protrusions and subtle carved lines. The surface catches soft light, creating gentle highlights and shadows, and there is a diffuse gray-to-white background behind the object.
Credit line
Photo12/Liszt Collection
Reference
LZT26A26_490
License type
Rights managed
Available size
77.2Mb (403.7Kb) / 20.0in x 15.0in / 6000 x 4500 (300dpi)