18th century The buckle carved as a lion and cub, the larger with curly mane and a bushy tail swept toward the front, crouching with a ribbon in its teeth suspending a diaper-patterned brocade ball between the forelegs, the cub joyfully clambering up the back, the stone of polished white tone with small icy inclusions. 8.4cm (3 3/8in) wide.