Ornament of celadon colored jade which was originally sewn on the belt of a wealthy gentleman. It is decorated with a lotus flower, pod and leaf and the execution is well done. A lotus stem and lotus pod shown together symbolize 'Continuous Marital Harmony'. The ornament dates from the Ming period (1368 - 1644) and was added to the collection in 2013. Length 6.5 cm. Width 4.5 cm. Depth 0.65 cm. Weight 35.8 grams. Previously the belt ornament belonged to Rudolph Voll (1911-2009) who acquired it in the 1970’s in Hong Kong. For further information about Rudolph Voll see Quick Find 4167.