Lot Essay
A similar carved lacquer ruyi scepter, also dated to the 18th century was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 29 May 2007, lot 1649.
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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A CARVED RED LACQUER RUYI SCEPTER
18TH CENTURY
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A CARVED RED LACQUER RUYI SCEPTER
18TH CENTURY
The ruyi-shaped head carved with a basket of flowers, and the shaft carved with floral sprays and angular scrolls interrupted by a central panel of bats hovering above a vase of peaches and flowers supported by waves, another panel at the tip carved with a chime, a wan emblem and a pair of fish, with key fret on the sides and diaper patterns on the underside
15¾ in. (40 cm.) long
18TH CENTURY
The ruyi-shaped head carved with a basket of flowers, and the shaft carved with floral sprays and angular scrolls interrupted by a central panel of bats hovering above a vase of peaches and flowers supported by waves, another panel at the tip carved with a chime, a wan emblem and a pair of fish, with key fret on the sides and diaper patterns on the underside
15¾ in. (40 cm.) long