A rectangular nephrite belt plaque. Ming dynasty. Photo Bonhams

Of horizontal orientation with rounded corners, displaying a five-clawed dragon amid fruiting and leafy branches deeply undercut and highlighted with incised lines; the grayish white matrix displaying some natural fissure lines and pin-point black inclusions, now mounted within a gilt-metal belt buckle. 3 1/8in (8cm) long including metal mount. Sold for US$5,625 

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 20 Dec 2011. California, San Francisco www.bonhams.com