Bidspirit auction | Chinese Carved Jade Sword Guard

Chinese Carved Jade Sword Guard - Chinese pale green sword guard or hilt with russet inclusions. Some small areas of white jade. With symmetrical incised decoration in the form of a taotie mask. Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985. Height: 3/4 in x width: 2 1/4 in x depth: 1/2 in. Weight: 24.61 grams. Condition: No major cracks, losses, or restorations. Minute chips along the edges consistent with age and use. Light wear throughout.