Jade collar clasp which was used to close the high collar of a ladies dress. It is decorated with three chrysanthemum flowers. The Chrysanthemum flower is a symbol of Longevity because of its health-giving properties. The clasp dates from the Ming period (1368 – 1644 AD) and was previously in the possession of Rudolph Voll (1911-2009) who acquired it in the 1970’s in Hong Kong. For more information on Rudolph Voll see Quick Find 4167.