A JADE ‘CHILONG’ SWORD GUARD

WESTERN HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-AD 8)

Details

A JADE ‘CHILONG’ SWORD GUARD
WESTERN HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-AD 8)
The sword guard is carved in high relief with a chilong dragon with a single horn and bifurcated tail.
2 3/4 in. (7 cm.) long, box

Provenance

Lantien Shanfang Collection, acquired in Taipei in 1995

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