Bidspirit auction | 18th c. Chinese Jade Belt

18th c. Chinese Jade Belt Slide - Chinese carved jade belt slide, 18th century or earlier. Wonderfully carved decoration with a fantastic russet jade coloring. Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985. Length: 2 3/4 in x width: 1 in x depth: 1/2 in. Weight: 38.45 grams. Condition: There is a large chip along one corner; the chip has been polished so it is smooth. There are a few minute chips along the extreme edges, only noticeable under close inspection. No other major chips, cracks, or losses. Calcifications throughout.