Antique Chinese Carved Dragon White Jade Belt Hook Qing - Republic
Description: Of classic form in white jade decorated with facing father and baby dragons. Belt hooks, which were used to secure the leather belts for warriors, appeared in China in the fifth century B.C. They gradually became status symbols and rank insignia for the privileged class in the following centuries. Condition: In overall good condition. Note that antique items will not be perfect and will have age commensurate imperfections which I may have missed. Please see pictures, request addit