Sword Guard in the Form of Confronted Dragons, Timurid period (1370–1507), 14th–early 15th century, Central Asia, Nephrite; carved, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Jade, 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 nephrite—black jade
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