Gilt-silver cased rhino horn archery ring, Qing-Republic period
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A rhino horn archery ring and fitted gilt-silver case, late Qing-Republic period, early 20th century the top of the ring carved and gilt with six characters which reads: 'Xing fu you heng tang ding', which translates 'Made by the order of the Youheng hall of the house of Xing'. The gilt-silver case decorated with two pairs of dragons amidst clouds, 'Wen Yin' mark to the top of the cover, ring: 3.1 cm diameter; case: 3.6 cm high
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- Chinese Ding Porcelain - Ding ware is a type of Chinese porcelain that was produced in the northern city of Ding in the Hebei province during the Song Dynasty (960-1279). It is considered to be one of the "Five Great Kilns" of Chinese ceramics, along with Jian, Jun, Guan, and Ru wares.
Ding ware is known for its fine white porcelain body, which was made from kaolin clay, and its elegant shapes and designs. The glaze on Ding ware is usually transparent and has a bluish-white or grayish-white color. It was often decorated with underglaze blue or iron-brown designs.
Ding ware was highly prized during the Song Dynasty, and it was exported throughout Asia and as far as the Middle East and the Mediterranean. It was also an inspiration for other porcelain-making centers in China and Japan. The production of Ding ware declined after the Song Dynasty, and it is now considered to be a rare and valuable collectible.
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