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'.

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Horse & Landscape Archer's Ring

 

White jade archer's ring

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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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