Gilt-copper belt ornament inlaid with rubies, worn by the Qing emperor
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Qing Dynasty The belt ornament is inlaid with two rubies on oval receptacles. The two pieces are joined with a buckle that is adorned with clouds and inlaid with a piece of jadeite. The buckle and the ornament are perfectly connected and the patterns are simple and elegant. |
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