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Asian Art Auction | October 19, 2023

Thu, Oct 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 95

Chinese Archer's Thumb Ring in Original Box

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

possibly Eastern Zhou dynasty, light brown with darker brown inclusions, trigger device, 1-7/8 in.; fitted box with fabric lining, 1-3/8 x 3-5/8 x 2-7/8 in.

Provenance: Collection of Max Loehr, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Professor of Oriental Art, Harvard University, 1960; by descent in family

Note: This object tests as Nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

Condition

natural inclusions and wear, slight wear and stains to box

Collection of Max Loehr, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Professor of Oriental Art, Harvard University, 1960; by descent in family