Ceremonial Belt Buckle
Artist
Chinese
Date18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
MediumDehua ware, porcelain with reticulated relief decoration and translucent alkali-lime glaze
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Claude Lee
Object number2012.1
Label TextThe decorative motifs of this buckle are a pair of qi dragons holding fungus of longevity (lingzhi) in their mouths. The hook is shaped like a dragon-head. Similar buckles were also produced in jade, a much more costly material, during the same period.On View
Not on view
Chinese
1675–1725, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
17th century, late Ming (1368–1644) or early Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
16th or 17th century, late Ming (1368–1644) or early Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
