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PROPERTY FROM THE SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS, SOLD TO SUPPORT ART ACQUISITIONS AND COLLECTIONS CARE
AN UNUSUAL CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL-INSET GILT-BRONZE RUYI SCEPTER
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
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AN UNUSUAL CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL-INSET GILT-BRONZE RUYI SCEPTER
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The intricately cast gilt-bronze scepter is inset on the top with three cloisonné enamel panels, each with a lotus bloom, and with two small circular panels, each with a shou character. The underside is decorated with gilt lotus scroll on a blue-enamel ground.
13 ¾ in. (34.9 cm.) long
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The intricately cast gilt-bronze scepter is inset on the top with three cloisonné enamel panels, each with a lotus bloom, and with two small circular panels, each with a shou character. The underside is decorated with gilt lotus scroll on a blue-enamel ground.
13 ¾ in. (34.9 cm.) long
Provenance
George Walter Vincent Smith (1832-1923), Springfield, Massachusetts, acquired prior to 1910.
Brought to you by
Vicki Paloympis (潘薇琦)
Head of Department, VP, Specialist