Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd century BCE-1st century CE

Jade Sword Guard (attached to a fragment of an iron blade)

206 BCE - 9 CE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Pale green nephrite mounted on the fragment of a tanged, iron blade

Culture

Chinese

Period

Han dynasty, Western Han period, 206 BCE-9 CE

Century

3rd century BCE-1st century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 1.7 x W. 5.8 cm (11/16 x 2 5/16 in.)

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