Chinese Jade Archer S Ring

Together with a qing archer s ring in pale celadon and brown with 2 fluted jade beads.

Chinese jade archer s ring.

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Antique chinese export 100 silver apple green jade men s ring. Chinese nephrite jade archer s thumb ring banzhi rare as. These jade thumb rings are meant to be worn on your thumb and are referred to as archers rings in china. Beautiful chinese natural green jade handmade jade ring.

Our large selection of necklaces are made with beads cords and a variety pendants that have deep symbolism in chinese culture like the butterfly flowers buddha. 5 out of 5 stars 209 209 reviews 3 200 00 free shipping favorite add to. This name is derived from the fact that archers wore them in ancient times and believed the rings would protect them from harm. Our most popular jade jewelry categories.

Chinese ming jade cat toggle with a center hole and a hole to paws. Han dynasty green jade archer ring. By the qing dynasty archer s rings had mostly become personal adornments rather than utilitarian accessories for archery and many of them were now made from the other type of true jade jadeite. Traditionally chinese archers wore these rings to protect their thumbs while drawing a bowstring.

Hand carved of vibrant red jadeite known as konpi this 18th century archer s ring was likely once worn by a gentleman scholar in northern china. Antique 1920s chinese jade and 14k gold ring size 8. On jul 11 2020. 5 out of 5 stars 295 295 reviews.

As we have seen the oldest known archer s ring was made of this precious material. Chinese red and black jade archer thumb ring size 12 5 thejadelady. Over time these jade rings became fashion accessories and a decorative display of status.