Grayish white nephrite jade sword scabbard chape. Decorative piece has a flattened bell shape which creates an oval in a cross section. It has one large and two small holes drilled in the top. On both sides carved in bas relief are two dragon like hydras with beards. These have been worn slightly flat. The jade has light brown veins on both sides and the bottom. A fine green silk cord is tied through the holes in the top.

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