Sword Guard in the Form of Confronted Dragons 14th-early 15th century Central Asia Timurid royalty admired the qualities of nephrite (jade). The carved pieces that survive from the period include engraved rings and at least two dragon-handled white jade jugs. Also, at least two jade dragon-headed sword guards are known, including this example, created from the finest and rarest type of nephriteblack jade. Known for its hardness, jade is extremely difficult to carve, underscoring the exceptional quality of this highly detailed carving of confronted dragon heads with protruding tongues.. Sword Guard in the Form of Confronted Dragons. Central Asia. 14th-early 15th century. Nephrite; carved. Timurid period (1370-1507). Jade

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Sword Guard in the Form of Confronted Dragons 14th-early 15th century Central Asia Timurid royalty admired the qualities of nephrite (jade). The carved pieces that survive from the period include engraved rings and at least two dragon-handled white jade jugs. Also, at least two jade dragon-headed sword guards are known, including this example, created from the finest and rarest type of nephriteblack jade. Known for its hardness, jade is extremely difficult to carve, underscoring the exceptional quality of this highly detailed carving of confronted dragon heads with protruding tongues.. Sword Guard in the Form of Confronted Dragons. Central Asia. 14th-early 15th century. Nephrite; carved. Timurid period (1370-1507). Jade

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