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THE PROPERTY OF A HONG KONG PRIVATE COLLECTOR
A WHITE JADE 'CHILONG' SCABBARD SLIDE
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-220 AD)
Details
A WHITE JADE 'CHILONG' SCABBARD SLIDE
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-220 AD)
The scabbard slide is well-carved to the top in high relief with a large sinuous chilong, accompanied by a young dragon, which is clambering at one end. Both dragons are detailed with bulging eyes, fine incisions to the body and a bifurcated tail.
3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm.) long
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-220 AD)
The scabbard slide is well-carved to the top in high relief with a large sinuous chilong, accompanied by a young dragon, which is clambering at one end. Both dragons are detailed with bulging eyes, fine incisions to the body and a bifurcated tail.
3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired in Hong Kong, 1994
Brought to you by
Sibley Ngai