Belt buckle with dragons, jadeite (2.2 x 3.3 x 10.2 cm), China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Public Domain.
Opaque Green Jade Carved in Other from China
Belt buckle with dragons, jadeite (2.2 x 3.3 x 10.2 cm), China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Public Domain.
Article: Jade Toughness and Care
Credit: Metropolitan Museum of Art
| Gemstone | Jade, Jadeite |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | China |
| Height | 22 |
| Width | 33 |
| Depth | 102 |
| Jewelry type | Other |
| Gem State | Carved |
| Color | Green, White |
| Transparency | Opaque |
| Multi-color | Bi-color |