TWO SMALL SCABBARD SLIDES
TWO SMALL SCABBARD SLIDES
Jade
China, late Qingperiod, end of 19th, early 20th century
These two finely carved scabbard slides both present similar characteristics. They are mostly flat, with only a gentle curve at the edges, and decorated with a section of incised lines designating a Han-inspired mask-like face. The rest of the surface is covered with a regular pattern of raised bumps organized within a regular grid and bordered by an engraved line that follows the contour: the backs are unadorned and polished.
The jade is pale celadon in one case and more white in the other: both present very few areas of amber, more prevalent on the larger scabbard slide.
Dimensions: LENGTHS 8 CM, WIDTH 2.2 – 2.4 CM
Condition: Very good condition
Provenance: Italian collection