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WESTERN HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-AD 8)
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AN OPENWORK JADE ‘CHILONG AND MONKEY’ SCABBARD CHAPE
WESTERN HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-AD 8)
The flat trapezoidal chape is carved to depict a dragon clambering on the top while peering over the edge, with its sinuous body and long scrolling tail, falling on both sides of the surface. A monkey is further carved with its arm outstretched, hanging from one edge. The base is drilled with a hole for attachment.
3 in. (7.5 cm.) long, box
WESTERN HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-AD 8)
The flat trapezoidal chape is carved to depict a dragon clambering on the top while peering over the edge, with its sinuous body and long scrolling tail, falling on both sides of the surface. A monkey is further carved with its arm outstretched, hanging from one edge. The base is drilled with a hole for attachment.
3 in. (7.5 cm.) long, box
Provenance
Acquired from Chang Wei-Hwa & Company, Taipei, prior to 1999
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Stephenie Tsoi