"The jade thumb ring is also known as the jade spy. It is a tool used to pull the bowstring when shooting arrows. It is a special tool that is worn on the right thumb of the archer to protect the archer's right thumb from being injured by the bowstring.
"As early as the late Neoliths, the existence of thumb rings was discovered during the Shang and Zhou Dynasties...
" As time passed, the material and shape of the jade thumb ring changed from dynasty to dynasty. For example, the jade thumb ring of the Shang Dynasty had the function of pulling a bow and protecting the finger. The thumb ring of the Han Dynasty had the shape of a jade piece, similar to a jade pendant, with a small hook used to pull the string.
"Today, our antique appraiser has confirmed that the jade ring we are showing you is from the Han Dynasty. According to the shape of the words and the carving process, it can be judged that it is indeed from a noble family.
