Jade pendant derived from an archer’s thumb ring, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Jade pendant derived from an archer’s thumb ring, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

• Image Number: K1C002181N000000000PAB
• Dynasty: Southern Song dynasty
• Category: Jades
• Function: Clothing and accessories
• Material: Minerals/Jade Jewelry/Jade
• Description:
  Jade, gray and white, with black spots. 韘韘韘韘韘韘韘韘韘韘韘韘韘韘韘韘韘3887. Later, the accessories with hollowed out patterns were called “bow shaped accessories”. There is a big round hole in the center of this pendant, and two dragon dragons are embossed on the surface of the pendant. One dragon climbs above the pendant and looks back. The dragon under the utensil is bent and held up, which seems to bear the weight of the whole utensil. The carving is exquisite and dramatic, which can be appreciated for fine taste. In recent years, the tomb of the early Southern Song Dynasty was excavated in Jianzhong Village, Nanjing City, and a jade article similar to this style was unearthed.