Lot Essay
A related 18th century cloisonné enamel ruyi sceptre, sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 30 May 2006, lot 1559.
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18TH CENTURY
Details
A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL RUYI SCEPTRE
18TH CENTURY
The shaft is decorated with lotus heads and leafy scrolls and inset with a later ivory plaque, a gilt bronze bat-decorated plaque and a gilt bronze ruyi head-form plaque. The reverse is further embellished with two shou characters in reserve on a geometric ground.
14 in. (35.5 cm.) long
18TH CENTURY
The shaft is decorated with lotus heads and leafy scrolls and inset with a later ivory plaque, a gilt bronze bat-decorated plaque and a gilt bronze ruyi head-form plaque. The reverse is further embellished with two shou characters in reserve on a geometric ground.
14 in. (35.5 cm.) long
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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Please note this item contains elephant ivory. The US has recently changed its rules on the import of elephant ivory. Please see the back of the catalogue for more information.
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