Two hardstone-inset gilt bronze belt bucklesQing Dynasty
The first of ogival form, with central, red-backed translucent pale cabochon hardstone, and four round cabochon lapis lazuli insets, the metal with a relief design of scrolling foliage; the other with large, red-backed cabochon rock crystal inset, flanked by half-moon green hardstone or jadeite insets, the gilt with floral scrolling design in shallow relief. The ogival buckle: 8cm (3 1/8in) wide (2).