A group of four Chinese jade carvings dating from the Ming dynasty or earlier. The group includes: a cong with a wooden stand, an archer's ring carved with an 8-character inscription and coming with a wooden stand, a toggle in the shape of a gu wall vase with a 9-character inscription on the back, and an arch-shaped toggle carved with a 4-character inscription on one side and coming with a wooden stand. Dimensions are: the largest jade, the archer's ring, measures 1 inches tall X 1 1/8 inches wide, 2.5 cm X 2.9 cm, and it measures to a US ring size 8 1/4. The cong measures 1/2 inches tall X 1 inches long X 1 inches wide, 1.3 cm X 2.5 cm X 2.5 cm, and it measures to a US ring size 8 1/2. The vase measures 1 1/2 inches tall X 5/8 inches wide X 1/4 inches thick, 3.8 cm X 1.6 cm X 0.6 cm. The arc measures 2 inches tall X 1/2 inches long X 1/2 inches wide, 5.1 cm X 1.3 cm X 1.3 cm. All measurements are approximate. Condition: The cong is in overall good condition. The archer's ring is in overall good condition with natural variation to the stone. The vase toggle is in good condition. The arch toggle is in overall good condition. A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission. Provenance: From the collection of Dr. Balsam in Maryland. Dr. Balsam was a navy doctor who was stationed in Asia from the 1960s to the 1980s. The items in the collection were acquired during that period. Notes: High resolution photos can be found here.