Lot Essay
The quality of the present ruyi sceptre is exceptional for its very fine gilt-bronze and gilt-repoussé carved reticulated panels and fastening of braid.
Compare with a less elaborated example illustrated in Sir Harry Garner, Chinese and Japanese Cloisonné Enamels, London 1962, pl. 69B.
See also another sceptre similar to the above example sold in our Hong Kong Rooms, 30 May 2006, lot 1559.
Compare with a less elaborated example illustrated in Sir Harry Garner, Chinese and Japanese Cloisonné Enamels, London 1962, pl. 69B.
See also another sceptre similar to the above example sold in our Hong Kong Rooms, 30 May 2006, lot 1559.
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