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19TH CENTURY
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AN ALOESWOOD 'LOTUS' RUYI SCEPTRE
19TH CENTURY
The sceptre is naturalistically carved in high relief and openwork to imitate twisted lotus with a dragonfly and a snail resting on the shaped handle. The ruyi head is carved as a lotus blossom, a bud and a seedpod.
17in. (43.2 cm.) long
19TH CENTURY
The sceptre is naturalistically carved in high relief and openwork to imitate twisted lotus with a dragonfly and a snail resting on the shaped handle. The ruyi head is carved as a lotus blossom, a bud and a seedpod.
17in. (43.2 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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