Eight Chinese archer's rings in jade and hardstone, Ming/Qing Dynasty Including a jade ring with a stylized dragon carved all around, a hardstone ring with two carved rats, three smooth jade rings, one of which is semi-circular in cross-section, a slightly indented turquoise ring, a jade ring with ornamental carved decoration all around and a large ring of black-brown jade with a flat panel. Diameter 25 - 37 mm. In a silk-lined storage box for 32 bow rings. Provenance: Karl Zeilinger Collection. Condition: II

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