Scabbard chape
| Title | Scabbard chape |
|---|---|
| Date | 3rd century BCE 2nd century BCE |
| Medium | Jade (nephrite) |
| Classification | Jade |
| Origin | China China |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Purchase, Sir Joseph Hotung Gift, 2008 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Scabbard chape” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 3rd century BCE. It is executed in jade (nephrite) and classified as jade. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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