Lot 291 , A good Chinese pale celadon and russet jade archers ring, 18th/19th century, height 2.5cm, diameter 2.8cm

A good Chinese pale celadon and russet jade archer's ring, 18th/19th century, the carver skillfully using the russet inclusion in the stone to carve a monkey holding a peach in relief, within a landscape with rocks, a pavilion, waves and lingzhi fungus, the stone of good even tone with russet skin and inclusion to one side, height 2.5cm, diameter 2.8cm
Estimate £800-1,200

There are inclusions and veining to the stone around the monkey otherwise the carving is in good condition with no restoration chips or cracks.


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Sold for £1,600