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Thumb Ring

1600s

China, Qing dynasty

(1644-1911)
Medium
jade
Measurements
Diameter: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); Overall: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Cornelia Blakemore Warner 1947.543
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Location
Not on view
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Did You Know?

When polishing and shaping the white jade, the carver deliberately left the yellowish "skin" of the original rock on one section of the ring.

Description

This white jade thumb ring was carved into the form of a dragon and a mouse in relief.

Thumb Ring

1600s

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

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