LOT # 14536
JADE AND SILVER THUMB RING
清 銀鑲玉扳指
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Dimension:
Diameter: 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm)
Estimated Price:
$1200 - $1600
Qing Dynasty period.
The jade thumb ring is of cylindrical form, the interior mounted with silver layer, the jade is of smooth white color tone with mottled interior. 玉扳指又叫玉谍(音同射),本意是拉弓射箭时扣弦用的一种工具,套在射手右手拇指上,以保护射手右拇指不被弓弦勒伤的专用器物。后来引申为能够决断事务,具有身份和能力的象征。此扳指玉质莹润,温润光洁,内镶有一层银,更显独特。为收藏佳品。
Diameter: 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm)
Estimated Price:
$1200 - $1600
Qing Dynasty period.
The jade thumb ring is of cylindrical form, the interior mounted with silver layer, the jade is of smooth white color tone with mottled interior. 玉扳指又叫玉谍(音同射),本意是拉弓射箭时扣弦用的一种工具,套在射手右手拇指上,以保护射手右拇指不被弓弦勒伤的专用器物。后来引申为能够决断事务,具有身份和能力的象征。此扳指玉质莹润,温润光洁,内镶有一层银,更显独特。为收藏佳品。