Zemanek-Münster

Three toggles

China
sold EUR 500
Provenance
Patrick Mestdagh, Brussels, Belgium
Size
D: 11,3 cm
5 cm
4 cm
D: 4.4 inch
2.0 inch
1.6 inch

Description

large burr wood toggle, Xinjiang province, d: 11.3 cm; toggle made of green stone (d: 5 cm) and cream-coloured stone (d: 4 cm)

Traditional Chinese clothing had no pockets, so small pouches for tobacco, pipes, money and other items were hung from the belt with cords attached by toggles.


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