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THE PROPERTY OF A HONG KONG PRIVATE COLLECTOR
A RUSSET JADE 'CHILONG' SCABBARD SLIDE
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-220 AD)
Details
A RUSSET JADE 'CHILONG' SCABBARD SLIDE
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-220 AD)
The surface is well-carved in high relief with a sinuous chilong, depicted with pronounced eyes, a long writhing body and a bifurcated tail. The well polished stone is of a russet tone with some areas of darker inclusions.
1 3/4 in. (3.5 cm.) long
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-220 AD)
The surface is well-carved in high relief with a sinuous chilong, depicted with pronounced eyes, a long writhing body and a bifurcated tail. The well polished stone is of a russet tone with some areas of darker inclusions.
1 3/4 in. (3.5 cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired in Hong Kong, 1998
Brought to you by
Sibley Ngai