Qing Dynasty Jade Belt Hook 清代玉帶鈎

Size: 17cm X 3cm
 
Shape Misalignment: Although these jade pieces are long and slender, both ends are rounded with no hook or knob structure, and their shape is too uniform to match the typical curved form and functional design of a jade belt hook.
Surface and Craftsmanship: The surfaces of these jade pieces are smooth with no decoration and are unpolished, lacking the intricate carvings (e.g., dragon patterns) and high polish typical of Qing Dynasty jade belt hooks. Qing jade objects emphasize decoration and technical skill, while these pieces are overly simplistic.
Functionality: Jade belt hooks require a hook end and a knob to function as belt fasteners, which these pieces completely lack.
 
形制：通常為長條形，一端有鈎頭（多為龍首、鴨首或其他動物造型），另一端有鈕（用於固定皮帶）。鈎身可能略彎曲，表面常有雕刻裝飾。
清代玉帶鈎特徵：清代玉帶鈎製作精細，常用白玉或青玉，表面高度拋光，常雕刻龍紋、雲紋或花卉等吉祥圖案，鈎頭多為龍首，體現清代玉器的華麗風格。
用途：既是實用器物，也是身份地位的象徵，常見於貴族或官員佩戴。