RARE LIAO DYNASTY BLACK GREEN JADE AND GOLD WRIST GUARD.
An exceptional and rare black/ green jade and solid gold ceremonial wrist guard that was made for Royalty of the Qidan people of the Liao dynasty. It was created to pay homage to the hereditary falconry lifestyles of the Mongolian nobility. The stylized dragon/Phoenix motif on this pierced wristguard is also typical of the Royal Qidan. Extensively analyzed by multiple disciplines. An extensive analysis was performed by Stoetzer Inc. They are almost certainly the leader in stone and precious metal tool marking, construction techniques and patination in the USA. They have done extensive analysis and restoration for most major museums and collections of these materials here and abroad which report is available.

Dimension: 3 3/4"(9.5cm) L x 1 5/8"(4.1cm) W

PROVENANCE: Formerly in the collection of the highly regarded fine art collectors from New York & Washington.


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