A WHITE JADE 'CHILONG' TWO-PART BELT BUCKLE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

carved in openwork in the form of an archaistic chilong, its flattened head forming the hook while a smaller chilong with bifurcated tail perches on its sinuous body grasping in its mouth a spray of lingzhi, the other section similarly modelled with a writhing chilong, each of the two sections with raised panels worked in the form of a flower head with a centred rounded knob on the underside, the smoothly polished stone of an even white colour

This jade belt hook is in good condition, but has a small re-polished chip to the lower edge of one and a minor nick to the lower edge of the other.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."