Thumb Ring

1600s
Diameter: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); Overall: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)
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When polishing and shaping the white jade, the carver deliberately left the yellowish "skin" of the original rock on one section of the ring.

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

Thumb Ring

1600s

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

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