A WHITE JADE-INSET HARDWOOD RUYI SCEPTRE
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A WHITE JADE-INSET HARDWOOD RUYI SCEPTRE

19TH CENTURY

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A WHITE JADE-INSET HARDWOOD RUYI SCEPTRE
19TH CENTURY
The sceptre is inset with three white jade plaques, two carved with chrysanthemum growing from rocks and the other carved with berries and prunus. The stones are of a slightly mottled milky white tone.
21 ½ in. (54.6 cm.) long
Provenance
Property from the Lever Collection, acquired prior to 2000.
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

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