Chape with a taotie (monster mask)
MediumCeladon and brown nephrite jade
Dimensions2 inches (5.1 cm)
CultureChina
PeriodHan dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE)
ClassificationsArtifacts
Credit LineGift of Dr. Jerry Silver and Karen Silver
Terms
- Artifacts
- Chinese
- Nephrite jade
- Scabbards
- Swords
- Weapons
Object number2001.077.006
Collections
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
5th century BCE
Unidentified artist
Unidentified artist