A CHINESE ARCHAIC JADE RING

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PROVENANCE: The private collection of Earl Sorensen, based in Atlanta, Georgia, represents decades of dedicated collecting in the fields of Buddhist art and Chinese jade. An international businessman who frequently traveled throughout Asia during the 1960s, Sorensen developed a deep appreciation for Eastern art and culture through his extensive business activities.During a business trip to western China, he was presented with a Buddha statue by a local monk. This meaningful gift sparked a lifelong passion for Buddhist artifacts, Chinese jades, and other works reflecting the rich artistic and spiritual traditions of Asia. Over the following decades, he carefully assembled a distinguished collection, acquiring pieces that reflected both aesthetic beauty and historical significance.As he prepares for retirement and relocation to Florida, Mr. Sorensen has chosen to share his cherished collection with the next generation of collectors.The Earl Sorensen Collection is offered in this auction as Lots 267?271 and Lots 401?434. L. 4.86 cm. T. 0.65 cm. Weight 19 grams. This solid tubular jade ring is polished to a gentle, rounded finish across its outer and inner edges. The pale celadon stone is largely covered in creamy white calcified patina, scattered with fine russet speckles and faint reddish vein-like inclusions winding through the surface. Uniformly thick and perfectly circular in form, it bears minimal adornment, relying on the pure geometry of its shape and natural weathered patination for visual appeal. Expertly ground to a smooth tactile surface, this circular jade ornament stands as a classic ceremonial wearable piece embodying the understated aesthetic philosophy of traditional Chinese jade craft.

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