THREE JADEITE 'CHILONG' BELT HOOKS QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |

of varying size, carved in openwork with a dragon head terminal forming the hook, a sinuous chilong striding on the arched shaft while grasping a leafy spray of lingzhi in its mouth, the underside further carved with a flattened knob for attachment, the stone shifting in tonality from icy white to apple green (3)

Collection of Edward D. King (1884-1968), and thence by descent.

Each in overall good condition with minor wear and a few minute nicks to extremities. Each with natural fissures to the stone.
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