Lot 11
11
A WHITE JADE ARCHER'S RING
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A WHITE JADE ARCHER'S RING

19TH CENTURY

Details
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
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.

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Lot Essay

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.

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