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A white jade 'mask' sword guard — 西漢 獸面紋玉劍鐔

A white jade 'mask' sword guard

西漢 獸面紋玉劍鐔

A white jade sword guard featuring a mythical beast mask design from the Western Han period. This functional yet ornamental piece demonstrates the integration of protective and decorative elements in Han dynasty metalwork.

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Monochrome | 本色

May 12, 2025

Estimate: $60,000$160,000

Lot 5815

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A white jade 'mask' sword guard, 西漢 獸面紋玉劍鐔

A white jade sword guard featuring a mythical beast mask design from the Western Han period. This functional yet ornamental piece demonstrates the integration of protective and decorative elements in Han dynasty metalwork.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Chinese Antiquity, Jade Ornament, Western Han, Sword Guard, White Jade, Beast Mask