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Lot #3456

Lot 3455: Beautiful Chinese Jian Short Sword with Jade Bodied Silver Place

Beautiful Chinese Jian Short Sword with Jade Bodied Silver Place Accented Mineral and Cloisonne Appointed Fittings

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Lot 3455: Beautiful Chinese Jian Short Sword with Jade Bodied Silver Place

Beautiful Chinese Jian Short Sword with Jade Bodied Silver Place Accented Mineral and Cloisonne Appointed Fittings

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Estimated Price: $7,500 - $15,000
Price Realized:
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Beautiful Chinese Jian Short Sword with Jade Bodied Silver Place Accented Mineral and Cloisonne Appointed Fittings

Manufacturer: None
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Type: Other
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Item Views: 1452
Catalog Page: 155
Class: Other
Description:

Measuring 25 inches in overall length, with a 19 1/2 inch straight double edged single fuller blade set onto a 1 9/10 inch wide, 1/5th inch thick round jade guard, white/green in color with silver panels at front and rear. The grip is smooth round jade, light green with darker green streaked accents fitted with a three inch long silver collar with a floral shaped border along the bottom, and a round pommel cap, both of which are both over 90% covered in attractive multi-colored wireless cloisonne enamel, with the collar showing an extensive vinework in yellow, blue, green and brown radiating from a green, yellow and gray floral bloom, with additional floral designs on the edge and a light blue background, similar vines around the side of the cap with a single blooming flower covering the bottom. Similar decoration is present on the scabbard, with the addition of a number of green and red stone (possibly turquoise and jasper) accents, with a 2 7/8 inch long silver throat decorated with raised cloisonne accented Eastern dragons, including a large 3-dimensional horned dragon head consuming the sun (a reference to the ancient mythology of the cause of solar eclipses) which doubles as the base for two suspension rings, 12 individual rings of white/green jade, between 5/8 to 3/4 inch long each, with 11 floral cloisonne and stone decorated silver bands between them, a silver tip with additional raised dragon designs and wire outlined stone accents, and finally a green jade endcap with a silver flower on the flared end.

Rating Definition:

The blade is very good, with some mild pitting and handling marks. A number of fine natural cracks are visible on the grip, with the remainder of the jade very fine, with some minor handling marks. Not scratch tested. The silver components are excellent, with some mild wear on the endcap flower and high edges, an attractive aged patina and beautiful enamel finish. An impressive demonstration of blade decoration, attractive in both structure and appearance.



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