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18TH CENTURY
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A BOXWOOD CARVED RUYI SCEPTRE
18TH CENTURY
The sceptre is of typical curved tapering form with a ruyi-form head carved in low relief with scrolling motifs. The wood is of a warm and rich brown tone.
14 in. (35.5 cm.) long, fitted box and cover
18TH CENTURY
The sceptre is of typical curved tapering form with a ruyi-form head carved in low relief with scrolling motifs. The wood is of a warm and rich brown tone.
14 in. (35.5 cm.) long, fitted box and cover
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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