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A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.
Estimate
30 000 - 40 000 SEK
2 820 - 3 760 EUR
3 040 - 4 050 USD
Hammer price
82 000 SEK
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A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.
The sceptre elegantly carved and decorated with the eight immortals in different materials. Length 47 cm.
Repaired by neck. One tazzle loose.
Exhibitions
Borås Konstmuseum. "Mittens Rike". 1985.
Literature
Borås Konstmuseum. "Mittens Rike". En unik exposé av 4000 års konst och konsthantverk från Kina. Page 176. Lot no 685 A.
More information
These ruyi sceptres can be traced back over 1,000 years to ancient Chinese Buddhism when deities were often depicted holding simple back scratchers.
‘Ruyi’ literally means 'as you wish' and was a token of good fortune.
Over the centuries these became stylised good luck charms and Emperor Qianlong officially called upon courtiers to present them on Imperial birthdays and at New Year.