Jade sword pendant with dragon pattern from the Western Han Dynasty

The sword pendant is an ancient jade sword ornament. It is rectangular in shape, with the front and back ends curled inward and a rectangular hole on the back for inserting a belt. The jade sword pendant is inlaid on the scabbard for the purpose of being worn on the belt. The sword sheath is embedded in the center of the scabbard. It is a rectangle when viewed from the front. It is usually carved with cloud patterns, animal face patterns, dragon and tiger patterns, etc. There is a square frame at the bottom to facilitate the passage of a leather belt and to fix the sword on the belt. In ancient times, it was a symbol of status and power, and the jade sword pendant was an accessory unique to the nobility. This Han Dynasty sword guard is permeated with red, and is very elegant and exquisitely crafted. The surface is decorated with a combination of shallow carving and intaglio carving, and is decorated with Chilong patterns. The lines of the Chilong's body are smooth and meandering in an S shape, with its mane flying around its body and curling like a wish. It is auspicious and domineering. What is particularly rare is that this product is a sword guard with Chilong patterns protruding from the outline, which is extremely precious. The knife skills of this product are sharp, the shape is simple and the meaning is true, which shows the great skill. https://youtu.be/WSSfzUCU4VM?si=L32QUJltVXWgaKMl