Chinese Jade Sword Handle, Han
A diamond-shaped Chinese jade sword hilt dating from the Han dynasty. The hilt features a carving of a Chihu.
Dimensions are: 7/8 inches tall X 2 1/4 inches wide, 2.2 cm tall X 5.7 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Age-appropriate wear.
Provenance: From Mr. Lee in Houston, Texas. Items were collected by his father over 30 years ago.
A similar jade sword handle from the Western Han Dynasty is illustrated in _Zhong Guo Yu Qi Quan Ji_, Vol. 4, Hebei: Hebei Fine Arts Publishing House, 1993, pg. 141 (fig. 1).
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A diamond-shaped Chinese jade sword hilt dating from the Han dynasty. The hilt features a carving of a Chihu.
Dimensions are: 7/8 inches tall X 2 1/4 inches wide, 2.2 cm tall X 5.7 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Age-appropriate wear.
Provenance: From Mr. Lee in Houston, Texas. Items were collected by his father over 30 years ago.
A similar jade sword handle from the Western Han Dynasty is illustrated in _Zhong Guo Yu Qi Quan Ji_, Vol. 4, Hebei: Hebei Fine Arts Publishing House, 1993, pg. 141 (fig. 1).
To view additional photos, please see the following link:
https://oag.smugmug.com/Sept-Asian-Session-1
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