Imperial Green Ice Grade Plain Jadeite Archer’s Ring, Qing Dynasty, 17th-19th Century

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Dimensions: Outer diameter 3.5 cm (1.38 inches), height 3 cm (1.18 inches), total weight 42 grams, Qing Dynasty, 17th-19th century. Condition and Provenance: This target is in perfect condition, without cracks, defects, natural stone patterns, or signs of repair. The jade is a rich and pure imperial emerald green, with a texture as delicate as ice, crystal clear. Both the inner and outer walls have been finely polished, exhibiting a bright, gelatinous luster. It comes with an original antique wooden storage tube with a blue-and-white porcelain lid; the wood grain is clear, and the porcelain lid is intact. This is natural, top-grade jadeite, untreated with acid washing, resin filling, or artificial dyeing. This jadeite ring set circulated overseas decades ago and is now owned by a seasoned private collector residing in New Jersey who specializes in Qing and Ming jade artifacts. New Jersey and Singapore were important global trading centers for jade artifacts during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Description: This Qing Dynasty imperial green, ice-grade, plain jadeite bow and arrow ring is a luxurious scholar's ornament exclusively for the Qing court nobility. From the mid-Qing Dynasty onwards, jadeite bow and arrow rings became essential accessories for princes and nobles, with plain, uncarved designs best showcasing the natural color and texture of top-quality jadeite. This ring is carved from a single piece of top-grade jadeite rough, in a standard straight-tube bow and arrow shape. Both the inner and outer curved surfaces are evenly polished, with consistent wall thickness, and devoid of any decorative carvings, allowing the natural beauty of the jadeite to be fully displayed. The jadeite is crystal clear, with fine and pure crystal grains, free of cotton-like inclusions, and emits a bright, icy luster under light. The entire ring displays a deep, rich imperial green, without any gray or muddy hues. The color of this jadeite piece blends perfectly with the jadeite matrix, preserving the natural color roots, making it a top-grade, pure imperial green jadeite. After centuries of hand-polishing, its surface exhibits a thick, silky luster of age, with a waxy smooth feel. It comes with an original Qing Dynasty hardwood jar, inlaid with blue and white porcelain and decorated with subtle wave patterns. Complete sets of rings and original boxes are extremely rare worldwide. This piece of jewelry not only embodies the profound historical heritage of Qing Dynasty imperial jade culture, but also possesses the exceptional gemstone value of top-grade jadeite. It fits perfectly into the exclusive display case of a specialized jade museum, making it a landmark heirloom in the global world of Ming and Qing Dynasty jade collecting.

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