Set consisting of a nephrite belt buckle and a rock crystal ornament, China, 19th century

Set consisting of a nephrite belt buckle and a rock crystal ornament, China, 19th century The buckle, shaped like a ruyi head, is carved on one side with a lingzhi mushroom, lotus flowers, and leaves, and on the reverse with four characters in zhuanshu script. The rock crystal figure depicts Li Bai seated, holding a wine cup in one hand and stroking his beard with the other. Wooden base. Buckle dimensions: 6.3 x 7.7 cm; Height of Li Bai: 8.6 cm

Category

Asian art

Location

Paris

Dimensions

H 8.6 cm