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A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.

A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.
A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.
A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.
A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.
A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.
A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.
A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.
A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.
A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.
A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.
A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.
A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.
A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.
A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.
A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.
A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.
A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.
A hardwood Ruyi Sceptre with inlays of nephrite, turquoise, coral and other materials. Qing dynasty, presumably Qianlong.
Estimate
30 000 - 40 000 SEK
2 680 - 3 580 EUR
2 750 - 3 660 USD
Hammer price
82 000 SEK
Purchasing info
For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Senior specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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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.