A magnificent jade ruyi sceptre. Qing dynasty

A magnificent jade ruyi sceptre. Qing dynasty A magnificent pale seladon jade ruyi sceptre carved in relief with a five-clawed dragon and a flaming pearl, its writhing body intertwined with peony leaves and blossoms. The elegantly curved handle carved in low relief to the centre with a phoenix standing on clouds with a peony branch in its beak, and to the front and back with five bats in clouds, one bearing rohdea japonica. Brocade-covered fitted stand. Length 42.5 cm

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Deocrative Arts

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Bryssel

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L 42,5 cm