California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 July 8, 2018  July 8, 2018

 Lot # 5411 
A SET OF JADE SWORD ORNAMENTS    漢 玉劍飾一套


  • Dimension: Biggest: 9 3/4 in (24.8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $8000
  • Estimate To: $15000

Comprising of a jade sword, a jade sword pommel, and jade scabbard slide, two jade sword fittings, and two cylindrical jade sword fittings. Han Dynasty period.


玉劍飾即是精美的玉器裝飾在兵器鐵劍上的一種飾物,這種裝飾有玉劍首、玉劍格、玉劍璏、玉劍珌的寶劍,古人名為玉具劍。玉具劍由春秋戰國興起,至漢代達到極盛,漢以後逐漸衰落、消失。歷史上,它是一種代表貴族身份的寶物,也是一種珍貴的饋贈禮品。器物玉質優美,包漿渾厚,古韻古味。