THE CHINESE
COLLECTION
Horse &
Landscape Archer's Ring
White jade archer's ring
H8
A pure white jade archer's ring carved in relief with a horse, in a continuous
mountainous landscape, that includes under the moon, a temple, a pine tree, and
a raised four section seal that reads Dao li qian gang, which may be
translated as 'Daoism establishing sovereign power'.
Chinese, 18th century.
Provenance: Richard Marchant.
Dimensions: 2.8cm high x 3cm diameter.
Good colour, well carved and good choice of subject, altogether a fine quality
jade of its type.
Zodiac sign / Horse
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