Large ceremonial jade sword blade. Handle is square, with a hole bored through at centre. The blade is slightly wider than the handle, with a straight spine and curved edge that meet at a sharp tip. Bolster is decorated with incised crosshatched diamonds on both sides, while edge has an incised, decorative line from heal to tip.

• History Of Use

  Early 20th century reproduction of an earlier style. Machine made, possibly with a diamond drill. Made to accompany a burial. Probably nephrite jade?

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• Type of Item blade
• Culture Chinese
• Material jade mineral
• Measurements height 2.7 cm, width 44.0 cm, depth 0.4 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Oscar Gerson, Erika Gerson
• Received from Erika Gerson

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• Made in China

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• Creation Date during 1900
• Ownership Date before 1966, before June 11, 2014
• Acquisition Date on June 11, 2014

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• Condition fair
• Current Location Case 83
• Accession Number 3065/0005