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Scabbard Fitting

317–581 CE

China, Six Dynasties period

(220–589 CE)
Medium
jade
Measurements
Overall: 2.5 x 4.2 cm (1 x 1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Carl Wittke in memory of Dr. Carl Wittke 1971.229
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A jade scabbard fitting is a horizontal rectangular block. The pale green stone features dark brown, mottled patches concentrated on our right. A relief carving of a four-legged creature with a feline head and long body spans the front. The head is on our left, facing toward us, while the body and tail curve into a circle on our right. This hollow object is open at the top.

Scabbard Fitting

317–581 CE

China, Six Dynasties period (220–589 CE)

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