Buckle

81-23-76

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 81-23-76
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Description

A lavender and green (fei cui) belt buckle. It has reticulated chih dragon on its shank, the mother dragon's head forms the loop above. Currently, it is set as the handle of a brass magnifying glass.

Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Addams, 1981

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