J.J. Lally & Co., Oriental Art / New York City, New York

105.
AN ARCHAIC JADE RING (HUAN)

Eastern Zhou Dynasty, 4th-3rd Century B.C.

finely carved in relief on both sides with tiny comma-spiral shape ‘sprouting grain’ between narrow wedge-shape borders, the surface polished to a high gloss, the olive green translucent stone with dark brown mottling, with encrusted remains of cinnabar and earth from burial.

Diameter 2 ⁵⁄₈ inches (6.7 cm)

東周　玉環　徑6.7厘米