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An inscribed white jade 'chess playing' thumb ring — 清 白玉秋山對弈圖扳指

An inscribed white jade 'chess playing' thumb ring

清 白玉秋山對弈圖扳指

An inscribed white jade thumb ring from the Qing Dynasty, decorated with a scene of scholars playing chess in an autumn mountain landscape. This functional yet artistic piece combines practical use with refined artistic imagery.

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A Connoisseur’s Eye: The Collection of Tuyet Nguyet And Stephen Markbreiter

May 26, 2021

Estimate: $60,000$80,000

Lot 153

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An inscribed white jade 'chess playing' thumb ring, 清 白玉秋山對弈圖扳指

An inscribed white jade thumb ring from the Qing Dynasty, decorated with a scene of scholars playing chess in an autumn mountain landscape. This functional yet artistic piece combines practical use with refined artistic imagery.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Chess Players, Landscape Scene, Qing Dynasty, White Jade, Chinese Art, Thumb Ring, Inscribed