Dragon Motif White Jade Belt Hook

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: jade, nephrite, white

DimensionsOverall: 2.1 x 2 x 10 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineThe Murray and Ann Bell Asian Collection

Object number2010.042.073

DescriptionTear-shaped belt hook has a curved dragon head at one end facing a small relief dragon, with its head curled around the opposite way, carved on top. There is a flat circular knob au verso, with incised rope-like pattern on the edge and three scroll marks in centre.

Status

Not on view