A group of 4 white jade cylinders dating from the Ming dynasty or earlier and featuring ruyi tracery. Dimensions are: 1 5/8 inches tall X 5/8 inch wide, 4.1 cm tall X 1.6 cm wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Age appropriate wear and a few small chips in the rim. Provenance: From Mr. Lee in Houston, Texas, by descent; acquired in Taiwan prior to the 1980s.來自德州休斯頓李先生，1980年代前收藏於台灣。