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Not currently on display at the V&A

Ring (Huan)

circa 2000 BC -1500 BC (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Semi-translucent variegated grey, with areas altered to beige


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Nephrite jade
Brief description
Neolithic greyish medium-size huan
Physical description
Semi-translucent variegated grey, with areas altered to beige
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 13.2cm
Styles
Credit line
Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee
Collection
Accession number
A.49-1936

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Record createdMay 8, 2000
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