Set of Eight Interlocking Rock‑Crystal Rings,Song‑Yuan Dynasty

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Dimensions:Diameter 5cm(2in),Total Weight 157gCondition & Provenance:This complete eight‑piece interlocking rock‑crystal ring set retains all original components without modern splicing,glue repairs or replacement rings,every single ring stays fully functional and freely interlocked as the original assembly.The natural clear rock‑crystal material carries inherent fine mineral inclusions,thread‑like hair‑type mineral traces and scattered earth‑buried brownish‑gold silt deposits trapped inside the stone matrix,which are genuine age‑related burial residues instead of post‑collection damage.Each ring features smoothly rounded thick circular cross‑sections,the outer and inner surfaces show soft,flowing ancient polish formed by long‑term hand‑grinding,displaying well‑worn silky antique luster rather than harsh modern machine‑cut gloss.Minute ancient‑work grinding traces and subtle surface micro‑abrasions can be observed all over each band,no heavy chipping,cracks or deep gouges are present on any ring.This rare group was sourced from an old New York private Asian art collection that took shape throughout the 1980s and 1990s,the collector acquired this interlocking crystal ring set via a well‑known Manhattan antique gallery and it has remained within the same private family for decades,now this full set comes onto public auction for the first time ever.Description:This is a full intact set of eight interlocking rock‑crystal rings dating back to the Song‑Yuan period,crafted from natural transparent rock‑crystal.Each ring is uniformly sized with consistent thickness,polished into smooth rounded hoop forms,ingeniously linked through one another so every ring freely swivels and moves within the assembly without separation.Interlocking multi‑ring groups like this served as elite decorative components for high‑status ancient Chinese ornaments,likely used as hanging accessories attached to ceremonial belts,ritual furnishings or noble‑class dressing artifacts.The translucent rock‑crystal lets light flow through each hoop,and the embedded earth‑toned burial silt creates warm antique visual depth within the clear stone.Making this interlocking set demanded extremely skilled lapidary craftsmanship,artisans had to carve and polish each individual ring and interlock them without breaking any finished hoop,showcasing the advanced stone‑working technology of medieval China.Complete eight‑ring interlocking rock‑crystal groups are tremendously hard to locate on today’s antique market,most surviving examples only appear as partial fragmented subsets.

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