Jade. China, Republic, 1st half of 20th cent.
This button carved of fine jade was presumably a belt-piece. One side is smooth with a rounded edge, the other with grooves around the edge and an eyelet in the center. Beautiful, bright transparency with white and yellow-green hues.
DIAM. 4,9 CM
From an Austrian collection, acquired 1996-1997 from R.H. Investment Company Limited, London