A Chinese white jade belt buckle dating from the Ming dynasty. The reverse features a dragon hook and yin-yang toggle, while the front features 2 melons with flowers, leaves, vines, and a butterfly. Dimensions are: 2 1/4 inches tall X 3 1/2 inches wide, 5.7 cm tall X 8.9 cm wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: A few small chips to the reverse, overall good condition. Provenance: From a collection in San Francisco, California.