Antique 19c Chinese Jade Malachite Garnet Gilt Bronze Qing Dynasty BELT BUCKLE

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Antique 19c Chinese Jade Malachite Garnet Gilt Bronze Qing Dynasty BELT BUCKLE
SEE THE OTHER BUCKLE I HAVE LISTED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE OTHER BUCKLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS LISTING. INCLUDING THE PHOTO FOR THE PURPOSE OF SHOWING YOU THE OTHER ONE LISTED.
WOW - WHAT AN AMAZING FIND! This is a Rare Antique that I am thrilled to offer my customers!
Circa Qing Dynasty, Late 18th/ early 19th Century CHINESE Jade Malachite &  Garnet(?) Gilded Bronze Belt Buckle
featuring gorgeous Jade, Malachite and Garnet (I believe) stones.
The polished stones are chunky pieces set in gilded bronze decorated with highly desirable bat design.  When an adornment incorporates a bat design, it is said to be a wish for blessings and happiness.
Chinese robes had no pockets and belts (Chao Dai), created of tightly woven silk, were worn closely belted over the robe.
The quality of the Buckle would indicate the  status of the wearer and the genuine jade, malachite and garnet stones reflected high social standing. The belt would have a range of items hung from it such as fan cases, fragrance purses and tobacco or snuff bottle pouches.
***SEE MY OTHER LISTINGS FOR ANOTHER CHINESE QING DYNASTY BELT BUCKLE (See last photo here for a
sneek peek) ***
MEASUREMENTS
:
3.5” L x 1 5/8” W (at widest end); and .75” W (at malachite tip)
Jade measures: 1 5/8” x 7/8
”
Garnet measures 3/4” x 1/2
”
Malachite measures 7/16” x 3/8"
80.9 grams total weight
CONDITION:
Gorgeous condition, no cracks or chips to Jade
(see photos for best description)
NEW FINE PRINT AS OF JULY 2018:
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