A diamond-shaped Chinese jade sword hilt dating from the Han dynasty. The hilt features a carving of a Chihu. Dimensions are: 7/8 inches tall X 2 1/4 inches wide, 2.2 cm tall X 5.7 cm wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Age-appropriate wear. Provenance: From Mr. Lee in Houston, Texas. Items were collected by his father over 30 years ago. A similar jade sword handle from the Western Han Dynasty is illustrated in _Zhong Guo Yu Qi Quan Ji_, Vol. 4, Hebei: Hebei Fine Arts Publishing House, 1993, pg. 141 (fig. 1). To view additional photos, please see the following link:https://oag.smugmug.com/Sept-Asian-Session-1