California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 18, 2018  March 18, 2018

 Lot # 3395 
A WHITE JADE 'FIGURES AND LANDSCAPE' RUYI SCEPTER    清 白玉雕‘李白醉酒圖’如意


  • Dimension: Length: 13 3/4 in (34.9 cm) Width: 3 7/8 in (9.8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3200
  • Estimate To: $5500

The thick, arched shaft is carved with scenes of a seated elderly figure accompanied by a young attendant appreciating the mountain scenery above. The ruyi head is carved with a literati figure, possibly the poet Li Bai, holding a wine cup on one hand under the moonlight, framed by pine trees and rocky outcrops. The stone is of a semi-translucent white tone. Qing Dynasty period.