edged weapon component

Object NameSword Fitting - Chape

Made FromStone, Possibly Alabaster

Date206 BCE-220 CE

Place MadeChina

TechniqueEngraved

SizeOverall H: 5.7 cm, W: 3.9 cm

Accession Number51.6.570

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

On ViewAncient Gallery

Interpretive Notes

Web Text

仿玉玻璃剑珌

Physical DescriptionSword Fitting - Chape. Translucent, opaque ivory stone, possibly alabaster; engraved. Translucent and opaque ivory-colored Stone, possibly alabaster, in imitation of jade; surface slightly rough through weathering; engraved; four-sided swelling shape with small hole at bottom; engraved symbols on both sides.
Provenance

Source Nellie B. Hussey - 1951