Lot 120: FIVE ARCHAISTIC JADE SWORD GUARDS Late Qing Dynasty

FIVE ARCHAISTIC JADE SWORD GUARDS

Late Qing Dynasty

Comprising one with
lingzhi patterns in relief, the reverse carved with large keyfret patterns, the center with a slit opening, the beige stone stained red and black; a crown-shaped guard with a
chi dragon on either side, a circular perforation at the center, the celadon stone stained brown in areas; a trapezoid guard incised with a mask on either side, perforated through the center, the gray stone stained black on one side; a guard of squared chevron shape, incised with scroll and circles on either side, perforated through the center, the stone stained black in areas; a guard of elongated chevron shape, incised with scroll patterns and the surface stained brown and perforated through the center. (5)


1 3/8in to 2 1/8in (3.5cm to 5.3cm) wide

PLEASE NOTE: This report describes, but may not be limited to, major condition issues for the lot.







Minor surface pitting and wear. Old chips to some pieces. Stones altered to induce colors and textures for the appearance of antiquity. The guard with an associated chip to one corner.

清末 仿古玉劍格五件



Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價




Provenance:

Yamanaka & Company, New York

Gift of Samuel T. Peters, 1913

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1913-present




來源：

紐約山中商會

Samuel T. Peters 1913 年贈

大都會藝術博物館，1913 年迄今

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