Chinese Qing Dynasty, dragon jade belt buckle. Fine nephrite jade, in rectangular shaped, with complexly carved Jade Talisman with open-works sculpture of dragon motif among ruyi clouds, enclosed with thick lines on the frame rim. A central dragon curls up in the middle of a prayer bead bangle as if it was trapped. Scrolling filigree pattern makes up the backdrop behind the dragon effigy. This talisman has been expertly hewn using an open-works technique. Smooth to the touch and a wonder to behold. The nephrite has mottled appearance with scattered inclusions along with a beautiful transparent chalk-white tone. Jade stone is pristine with a greyish-celadon iridescence and creamy off-white coloration, with attractive sporadic golden russet arrangement of natural inclusions, moist slicky appearance. Measurements: Height 1" Width: 2-1/2" Weight: 128gLot Notes:Jade, as a stone, has five virtues. Its glossiness and warmth is like benevolence. Because inside and outside is the same, so that knowing the outside one knows the inside, this may be likened to righteousness. Its far-reaching sound (when struck) may be heard from afar, like wisdom. It is not easily bent, but can be broken, which may be likened to courage. Jade relates to such virtues as benevolence, wisdom, righteousness, propriety, loyalty, and trustworthiness, and it also corresponds to the ways of the heaven and earth.