Chinese Ruyi Scepter with Semi-Precious Stone Cabochons and Long Life Character
Product ID: A1800-187
$1,995.00
About this piece
A Chinese scepter with a stone for each stage.
Chinese craftsmen made this ruyi scepter in jade in the 20th century. The ruyi, whose name suggests that things go as you wish, is commonly associated with good fortune and often given as a gift. This one has a lobed head set with an orange cabochon, a shaft with a blue stone at the center and a rounded tip carved with a character for long life. The jade is very dark, almost black, with scrolling carved foliage.
About 14 inches long. A lucky object that tends to look like a serious one.
