Archer's ring with inscriptions, Qing Dynasty

A white jade archer's ring with inscriptions. On the outside is a long Qianlong poem engraved: "响送秋声 / 夜兩长朝 / 来添得几 / 分凉。 廉纤 / 乍润蔬畦 / 绿淅沥频 /霏菊蕊黄。 暗锁远岚 / 疑是雾寒 / 侵晚圃却 非霜。凭阑 / 眺望增吟 兴一幅颠 / 翁画渺茫。乾隆御题", along with two seals. It is in very good condition.

This type of rings are 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 they became very popular. Other jade jewellery for men included pendants and belts. 

Size: 3.2 x 3.6 cm; Weight: 58 g