Crimson
Brilliant_Rock
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- Apr 3, 2019
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Thank you again, @Crimson! That ring is truly amazing. As you say, it looks so modern. I'd wear it... in my dreams!
The information in the link is fascinating. (I have to admit the history of Republican China has always been rather a blur to me, overshadowed by WWII and the communist takeover.):
https://en.thevalue.com/articles/ch...lligraphy-kung-soong-kmt-chinese-history-2024
The items are a fascinating mix of the dead-set traditional (Qianlong emperor's calligraphy) and the works of C20 Chinese artists (traditionally based, but with modern influences). Of course, given H. H. Kong's position, this is fully to be expected. I'm thinking that the jadeite ring may be something similar, a kind of Chinese Deco?
@Starstruck88 yes, I would wear that ring too! I would also characterise it as Chinese Deco. I could well imagine the owner wearing it to the Chinese Deco style Shanghai Peace Hotel. The apex looks like glowing Jadeite.
