California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 July 7, 2018  July 7, 2018

 Lot # 5123 
AN ARCHAIC JADE OPENWORK 'CHILONG' SCABBARD CHAPE    戰國 螭龍紋玉劍珌


  • Dimension: Length: 4 in (10.2 cm) Width: 2 3/4 in (7.0 cm)
  • Estimate From: $4500
  • Estimate To: $8500

Of trapezoidal form, carved and pierced to depict sinuous chilong above a mythical beast mask, with three apertures drilled to the top, the stone is of mottled celadon and black tone with extensive calcification. Warring State period.


玉珌是安在劍鞘尾端的玉製品,流行於戰國秦漢時期,用於保護劍鞘。此件器物為戰國晚期作品,雕蟠螭紋、饕餮紋。黃玉玉質,褐色沁,做工精湛,設計巧妙。它是一種代表貴族身份的寶物,也是一種珍貴的饋贈禮品。 張先生舊藏