~ Chinese Qing Period Carved Celadon Nephrite Jade Belt Clasp Of Boy With Carp ~
This is a charming nephrite jade belt clasp of a kneeling smiling boy astride a carp fish, representing the wish for long life & healthy male descendants.
It is perforated to be worn as a buckle.
The jade is a beautiful shade of celadon green.
It is from the Qing period.
~ Dimensions ~
The buckle has a width of 1.5 inches (3.7 cm), a height of 2 inches (5.1 cm) and a depth of 0.7 inches (1.7 cm).
It weighs 67 g.
~ Condition ~
There are traces of wear on the boys head can be seen, but the clasp remains in otherwise good order.
