Caption

Belt clasp, Chinese, Chinese art, tigers, dragons, Qing 1644–1911. On the handle are engraved patterns in the shape of bats, a ruyi scepter head, and a leafy flower branch. Beige jadeite with darker spots. Carving, bas-relief, engraving. 18th–19th century, China. Belt buckle; height 2.4 cm, width 11.0 cm, depth 2.4 cm., A smooth carved object in shades of pale beige, warm tan, and light amber rests on a white surface, showing a glossy finish with subtle translucent areas; its form is elongated and slightly curved with rounded raised motifs and carved swirls along the top, ending in a thicker curled section with carved contours, and it casts a soft shadow beneath.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A27_006

License type

Rights managed

Available size

77.2Mb (700.4Kb) / 20.0in x 15.0in / 6000 x 4500 (300dpi)

Keywords

Belt clasp Chinese Chinese art tigers dragons Qing 1644–1911 handle engraved patterns shape bats ruyi scepter head leafy flower branch Beige jadeite darker spots Carving bas-relief engraving 18th–19th century China Belt buckle height 2.4 cm width 11.0 cm depth 2.4 cm smooth carved object shades pale beige warm tan light amber rests white surface showing glossy finish subtle translucent areas form elongated slightly curved rounded raised motifs carved swirls top ending thicker curled section carved contours casts soft shadow beneath.