"Chinese Jade Handle Knife - China, Late 19th Century"
Chinese knife with jade handle - China, late 19th century The handle is celadon-colored jade. Single-edged blade attached to the handle by a silver bolster (the blade is slightly skewed compared to the handle). Superb all-silver scabbard and silver filigree with red coral, malachite and turquoise inlay (one turquoise bead and two malachite beads are damaged). Total length 31cm Length without scabbard 26.5cm Blade length 15cm Weight 142gr Weight without scabbard 57gr