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THE WOOD 19TH CENTURY, THE JADE-INSET PLAQUES EARLIER
Details
A WHITE JADE-INSET HARDWOOD RUYI SCEPTRE
THE WOOD 19TH CENTURY, THE JADE-INSET PLAQUES EARLIER
The shaft is inset with three jade plaques carved in high relief in openwork with lotus flowers edged with beaded borders.
11 1/8 in. (28.2 cm.) long
THE WOOD 19TH CENTURY, THE JADE-INSET PLAQUES EARLIER
The shaft is inset with three jade plaques carved in high relief in openwork with lotus flowers edged with beaded borders.
11 1/8 in. (28.2 cm.) long
Provenance
Property from the Lever Collection, acquired prior to 2000.
Special notice
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