New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Scabbard Mount with Stylized Animal Decor

Artist Unknown

CultureChinese | Han dynasty | Eastern Zhou Dynasty | Warring States

Date4th-3rd century B.C.

MediumJade | Nephrite

DimensionsOverall: 3 1/2 x 1 in. (8.9 x 2.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.236

Collections

Asian Art

On View

On view

DescriptionJade sheath decoration. Of rectangular shape with both ends curving to back. Reverse has long rectangular loop. Obverse has a very low relief design of double & single spirals. One end appears to be form of 'dno tie' mask with striated upper jaw resembling large mustache. Jade of light green color with grey-brown calcification on both sides. Brown-orange discoloration at one end of reverse.

Published ReferencesC.T. Loo, Inc., _Exhibition of Chinese Jades_, 1950, Plate LVIII.