California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 November 28, 2015  November 28, 2015

 Lot # 7287 
A RED OVERLAY WHITE GLASS RUYI SCEPTER    清 料器如意


  • Dimension: Length: 19 1/4 in (48.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $2500

Of elegant S-shape, this ruyi scepter is elaborately carved through the red overlay to the opaque white glass with a flaming pearl flanked by two flying dragons in the head. The mid section is carved with a stylised character 'Shou', or longevity. It ends with a carved auspicious symbol of knot terminal and includes a yellow silk cord. Qing Dynasty period.