Scabbard Slide
Golden colored rectangular object with rounded edges. Object has several carved dragon-like creatures with long curved bodies and heads on one end. The creatures are interconnected and their bodies curve around the edges of the object. The surface of object shows signs of wear and aging. The background is dark gray. The object reads "Scabbard Slide" and is by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 2nd–1st century BCE
- Medium
- Jade (nephrite)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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