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A jade ring that is pale brown in color with some darker discoloration. The top part comes to a small point with two different shapes cut out on each side. The bottom comes to a wide, curved point with some engraved lines.

Ornamental Jade Archer's Ring

Chinese

Strongly translucent, white, yellowish, and brown jade with a lustrous polish

Han dynasty, Western Han period, 206 BCE-9 CE

Ritual Implements