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A WHITE JADE ARCHER'S RING
18TH/19TH CENTURY
Details
A WHITE JADE ARCHER'S RING
18TH/19TH CENTURY
The cylindrical ring is carved with a simple design of rocks and crashing waves below a five-character inscription. The stone is of an even pale tone.
1 in. (2.6 cm.) wide
Provenance
A private North American collection formed from the 19th century onwards.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.
The five characters are read as 'fu shou tong shan hai', may be translated as 'may your happiness and longevity be as high as the mountains and as vast as the ocean'.