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CHINA, late 17th-early 18th century
Rare ruyi sceptre
The he…
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152
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CHINA, late 17th-early 18th century
Rare ruyi sceptre
The he…
See original version (French)
Estimate €4,000 - €6,000
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Description
CHINA, late 17th-early 18th century
Rare ruyi sceptre
The head, in the form of a stylised lingzhi mushroom, has a gilt bronze medallion in the centre decorated with a chased relief depicting a five-clawed dragon. The border is decorated with Greek friezes. The rectangular central section and the end of the handle are embellished with gilt bronze repoussé panels, finely chased with five-clawed dragons moving among sacred mountains and waves. The handle is decorated on the outside with kui dragons in cartouches against a background of turquoise geometric friezes. The reverse side is decorated with precious objects, auspicious characters and lotus flowers.
Length: 43.5 cm
Width: 11 cm
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