Ornement d'épée, M.C. 9185(1)

Author(s): anonymous, sculptor anonymous, sculptor date of production: between -453 and -222 type(s) of object(s): archaeology, sculpture, glyptic, armory, china name(s): weapon, sword materials and techniques: jade (nephrite), engraved = incised place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: width: 2. 4cm length: 7. 5cm description: sword scabbard loop. Engraved decoration of taotie masks. Date of acquisition: 24–06–1960 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 9185. Date: Entre -453 et -222.