White jade “Dragon” archer ring, Qing dynasty

Archer's ring (板指) of white jade carved with light reddish flecks. With slightly rounded top edge, adorned with the image of a beautiful elongated dragon, with a furious look and open jaws, flying among ruyi clouds, surrounding the surface of the ring. 

This type of ring is placed on the pulling finger which is the thumb of the right hand to hook the string when practising archery. Over time they have become more decorative than functional. During the Qing Dynasty their production became very popular. 

Height: 3 cm; Diameter: 3.4 cm

Weight: 43 g