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Celadon jade sword fitting featuring a hydra #858635

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Asian Antiques Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
Celadon jade sword fitting featuring a  hydra #858635
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4"><tr><td><em> </em></td></tr><tr> <td width="100%"> Eastern Han period jade carving in shape of a hydra dragon on top of a scabbard's chape sword fitting. The reverse side is decorated with a tao tieh mask in bas relief. Homogenous pure celadon jade without inclusions and of the highest quality of carving and jade material. Dimensions: 3" X 0.8" (7.5 cm. X 2 cm.). Provenance: Dr. Veleanu's jade collection, the author of the collectors textbook: " Jade 5000 BC to 1912, Guide to collectors". Estimated value: $1500. </td></tr><tr> <td> </td></tr><tr> <td>Reference #: 737703</td></tr><tr><td>Condition:Excellent. No damages</td></tr><tr><td>Year:1st century CE</td></tr><tr><td>Country:China</td></tr><tr><td>Title:Celadon jade sword fitting featuring a hydra</td></tr><tr><td>Materials:Jade</td></tr><tr><td>Location:Fishkill, New York</td></tr></table>