A WHITE JADE ARCHER'S RING
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A WHITE JADE ARCHER'S RING

19TH CENTURY

细节
A WHITE JADE ARCHER'S RING
19TH CENTURY
The cylindrical ring is carved with a stylised dragon beside a four-character inscription. The stone is of an even pale tone.
1 3/8 in. (3.4 cm.) wide
来源
A private North American collection formed from the 19th century onwards.
注意事项
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.

拍品专文

The four characters are read as 'yu zhi jin xiang', which may be translated as 'quality like jade and appearance like gold'. This idiomatic phrase is used for praising the beauty of an item or an individual.