International Art and Artifact Catalogue

[Wu Han]

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TITLE: "The Circle of Heaven"
ARTIST: Unknown
YEAR: c. 1350
TYPE: Bangle/Bracelet
OWNER/COLLECTION: Imperial Household of Indrala
LOCATION: Heavenly City, Tian'an, Han Province, Indrala
VALUATION: Approx. $14,750,000

OVERVIEW: The highly translucent jadeite bangle of fine texture and brilliant emerald green colour throughout was a gift from the late Tianshun Emperor to Empress Kyunghee during their courtship. Since then, it has become a symbol of eternal love in the Imperial Clan, with it being passed to each consecutive Empress by their spouse, the Emperor.

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Originally posted by Wu Han on Aug 02, 2018.