A large Chinese hardwood and cloisonné ruyi sceptre, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Chinese and Japanese Ceramics and Works of Art
LOT 51
A large Chinese hardwood and cloisonné ruyi sceptre, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 17 070
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A large Chinese hardwood and cloisonné ruyi sceptre, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
of undulating form with a lappet shaped terminal, decorated with green-ground panels enclosing scrolling lotus, flowerheads and ribbon-tied scrolls, the carved hardwood body decorated with ruyi-heads and geometric motifs, the reverse with a wan pattern ground, attached blue silk tassel and jade bead, the sceptre 56 cm long
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