ID 718779
Lot 1274 | A LARGE WHITE JADE BELT HOOK
Estimate value
$ 8 000 – 12 000
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The top is well carved in openwork and undercut with a chilong crawling towards the dragon-head hook. The reverse has a circular button and is undecorated. The stone is of an even white tone with soft polish.
5 in. (12.3 cm.) high
Provenance
Private American collection, acquired prior to 1960.
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
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| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
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| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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