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Nov 11, 2016
Nov 11, 2016

Thumb Ring

Thumb Ring

1736–95

China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign

(1736–95)

White jade

Diameter: 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.); Overall: 2.6 cm (1 in.)

Gift of Mrs. John Lyon Collyer in memory of her mother, Mrs. G. M. G. Forman 1970.141

Location

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Description

Jade rings were worn by men on the thumb of the right hand to assist with holding and pulling the string of the archer’s bow. However, thumb rings were also fashionable accessories for civil officials in the late Qing dynasty.

See also
Collection: 
China - Qing Dynasty
Department: 
Chinese Art
Type of artwork: 
Jade
Medium: 
White jade
Credit line: 
Gift of Mrs. John Lyon Collyer in memory of her mother, Mrs. G. M. G. Forman

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