China, Qing DynastyCarved from a very even, pale stone of almost whitish hue, the belt hook with dragon head with confronting reticulated chilong, the reverse with protruding circular boss, the stone finely carved and with a soft polish, 10cm (3 7/8in) long; together with a small, pale green jade carving of a carp and lotus, 5.5cm (2 1/8in) long.(2).