Greyish nephrite jade with heavily mottled brown inclusions, smooth surface polish. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Thin tubular ring of regular outline, the outside surface with revolving relief carving of a very slender crouching Chilong dragon with a Lingzhi fungus flanked by two smaller animals, possibly hares or tapirs, followed by a six-character sealscript inscription, also worked in relief and partly illegible

Shape: Regular tubular shape, surface with revolving relief
Dimensions: 7,8 cm (outer diameter), 0,9 cm (width)
Condition: Good condition with traces of wear due to its age
Provenance: Private American Collection

明代螭龍紋石貘玉鐲
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