Title
Sword Slide
Object Type
Creator
Date
c. 200 B.C.
Description
A sword slide (Chinese, Han Dynasty, c. 200 B.C.) composed of black and white jade (nephrite). The sword slide has a plain rectangular body with a rectangular slot on the underside and incurved ends.
Jade fittings on swords were not intended for battle, they were used as a decorative element on swords worn by royals and elites.
Jade fittings on swords were not intended for battle, they were used as a decorative element on swords worn by royals and elites.
Cultural Origin
Chinese
Medium
jade (nephrite)
Extent
3.75" x 1"
Collection
Source
Gift of the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Berwind, II, 2008.
Identifier
PSNC.11852.2
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