Chinese Ordos Style Dragon Belt Distributor
19th century A.D. A copper-alloy belt fitting featuring an openwork discoid design composed of four entwined dragons with snake-like bodies, each resting its head on a circular frame adjacent to a D-shaped attachment lug, interlace design to the body and anatomical detailing to the beasts. 162 grams, 88 mm wide (3 1/2 in.). Acquired before the early 1970s.Ex London, UK, gallery.Property of a London gentleman.