A RARE IMPERIAL YELLOW JADE ARCHER'S RING INSCRIBED WITH A POEM BY THE QIANLONG EMPEROR QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

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

There are some small areas of russet inclusions and two visible vertical fine-line inclusions on the ring.
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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.