Reproduction of a Scabbard and Ornament for a Dagger, decorated with Hydra and Floral Motifs

Unknown Chinese, Chinese

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Brownish gray jade

Overall: 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)

Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: Gift of Dr. Lewis and Eva D. Balamuth

MIS.968.102.15

Geography

Place Made: China, East Asia, Asia

Period

1400-1600

Object Name

Armament: Accessory

Research Area

Asia

Not on view

Provenance

Dr. Lewis (1905-1981) and Eva D. (1914-2004) Balamuth, New York, New York; given to present collection, 1968.

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