belt-fitting BM-1989-0613.1.1-16

Period:Ming dynasty Production date:1522-1620
Materials:jade
Technique:carved, relief, pierced,
Subjects:dragon
Dimensions:Length: 5.60 centimetres (1-2) Length: 5.50 centimetres (15-16) Length: 5.50 centimetres (3-8) Length: 5.50 centimetres (9-14) Width: 15.40 centimetres (1-2) Width: 2.20 centimetres (15-16) Width: 7.70 centimetres (3-8) Width: 5.40 centimetres (9-14)

Description:
Carved jade plaque. 16 plaques from a belt set, two long plaques with one bowed end, six medium-sized rectangular plaques. All but the two rectangular ones are decorated with dragons among flowers in relief, the two rectangular with flowers only. Pierced on reverse for attachment to belt.
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