Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Hard Stone (jade?) Belt plaque - 20 cm
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Ancient Chinese belt plaque from the Tang Dynasty, carved in black jade with a hunting scene, measures 20 × 7.5 × 1 cm and is in good condition.
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This black jade plaque is an ancient Chinese belt buckle or ornamental plaque, potentially dating from the Tang dynasty.
The intricate, high-relief carved design depicts a hunting scene with hunter, animals and even a bird.
20 x 7,5 x 1cm.
Very good condition.
From the old collection of a Belgian doctor, made in the 60/70ties.
Will be sent by Bpost with tracking number.
Similar plaques were used as belt ornaments, rank markers, or placed in tombs to protect the deceased in the afterlife.
Black jade is actually very dark nephrite jade, and it was highly prized in ancient China as a symbol of status and protection. This type of stone was valued for its hardness and durability, often used for ritual and symbolic objects.
The overall decor is made of scrolls—a style common in steppe animal art and ancient Chinese traditions.
During the Tang dynasty, jade belt plates carved with musicians, dancers, and mythical animals were common and indicated the wearer's high status. Jade belt plates from this period are renowned for their detailed high-relief work and the use of dynamic animal and human motifs, such as those seen on this plaque.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
This black jade plaque is an ancient Chinese belt buckle or ornamental plaque, potentially dating from the Tang dynasty.
The intricate, high-relief carved design depicts a hunting scene with hunter, animals and even a bird.
20 x 7,5 x 1cm.
Very good condition.
From the old collection of a Belgian doctor, made in the 60/70ties.
Will be sent by Bpost with tracking number.
Similar plaques were used as belt ornaments, rank markers, or placed in tombs to protect the deceased in the afterlife.
Black jade is actually very dark nephrite jade, and it was highly prized in ancient China as a symbol of status and protection. This type of stone was valued for its hardness and durability, often used for ritual and symbolic objects.
The overall decor is made of scrolls—a style common in steppe animal art and ancient Chinese traditions.
During the Tang dynasty, jade belt plates carved with musicians, dancers, and mythical animals were common and indicated the wearer's high status. Jade belt plates from this period are renowned for their detailed high-relief work and the use of dynamic animal and human motifs, such as those seen on this plaque.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty
Century/ Timeframe
618/907
Name of object
Belt plaque
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2023
Material
Hard Stone (jade?)
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
20 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
7.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
1 cm
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