A rare Imperial yellow jade archer's ring inscribed with a poem by the Qianlong emperor, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period. Estimate 50,000 — 70,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's.

of characteristic cylindrical shape, the exterior incised with a flower (identified as Hosta Plantaginea aschers), accompanied by a poem written by the Qianlong Emperor, well worn with areas of russet inclusions - Diameter 1 in., 2.5 cm

Notes: English translation of the inscription:

The ‘Jade Hairpin’ Poem*
Of the flower that are white and fragrant，
The ‘jade hairpin’ has the strongest scent；
My beauty rises in the morning to have her makeup，
And plucks one for her hair.

Qianlong’s poem “Jade Pin Flower”, in Gaozong yuzhishi erji, juan 87.

Sotheby's. Inscriptions: History as Art New York, 17 mars 2015, 01:30 PM