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White Nephrite Jade Dragon Belt Hook

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White Nephrite Jade Dragon Belt Hook Repurposed as Silver Letter Opener. The lustrous stone is carved with a dragon's head forming the hook, facing an reticulated sinuous chilong. The underside has a flat oval knob. The stone is of an even white and pale green color. The jade belt hook was late repurposed as a handle for a silver letter opener, bearing an incised Gump Co. Sterling mark. {Length of the jade: approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm); the length of total: 8 inches (20.3 cm)}.

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White Nephrite Jade Dragon Belt Hook

Name: White Nephrite Jade Dragon Belt Hook
SKU: 154915052
Price: 750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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