California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 April 2, 2023 3:00PM PDT  April 2, 2023 3:00PM PDT

 Lot # 1248 
A JADE CARVED SWORD POMMEL    漢 玉谷紋劍首


  • Dimension: Height: 1 1/8 in (2.8 cm) Diameter: 1 7/8 in (4.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1000
  • Estimate To: $1500

Of circular section, the domed centre incised with a four lobe motif surrounded by a field of raised comma spirals, the underside with a circular channel for attachment, the celadon stone with few small areas of calcifications. Han Dynasty period.


本器為玉劍飾中的劍首,為鑲嵌於劍柄持握底端之物。古籍中記載劍飾用品不僅是貴族身份的象徵物,更是天子饋贈臣子以為榮寵之賞賜。青玉製成,質地緻密有光澤,包漿肥厚,色澤純正濃郁,局部帶有灰皮,正面四周雕刻“谷紋”,顆粒飽滿,分佈均勻,佈局規整,立體感強。中心打挖雕飾“如意紋”。背面光素,經拋光後寶光盈盈,十分悅目,琢有圓形溝槽,以便與劍柄契合