A MUGHAL-STYLE GREYISH-GREEN JADE SWORD HILT AND CHAPE

19TH CENTURY

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A MUGHAL-STYLE GREYISH-GREEN JADE SWORD HILT AND CHAPE
19TH CENTURY
The hilt, of flattened baluster shape, is carved with flowers and leaves, as is the scrolled pommel surmounted by a bud, and the scrolled quillon block, which are joined by a curved strap carved as a slender leaf terminating at the top in a bud. The separate, similarly carved chape, is of conforming outline and has a small loop on one side.
Hilt 5½ in. (14 cm.) long (2)

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Lizzadro Collection, Chicago, Illinois, acquired prior to 1960.

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Compare the Mughal gem-set, jade-hilted dagger with pommel and quillion block of the same shape joined by a curved strap in the same fashion, and dated 18th century, sold at Christie's London, 4 November 2010, lot 248.