Lot Essay
Cf. the similar sceptre sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 25 September 1989, lot 324.
19TH CENTURY
Details
A CELADON JADE SCEPTRE, RUYI
19th century
The head crisply carved in low relief with a 'double happiness' character between a lotus blossom, a pair of fish, a vase and a canopy (four of the Eight Buddhist Emblems), the arched handle with conch shell, umbrella and the endless knot, the end with the Wheel of the Law
18½in. (47cm.) long
19th century
The head crisply carved in low relief with a 'double happiness' character between a lotus blossom, a pair of fish, a vase and a canopy (four of the Eight Buddhist Emblems), the arched handle with conch shell, umbrella and the endless knot, the end with the Wheel of the Law
18½in. (47cm.) long