California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 15, 2014  Mar. 15, 2014

 Lot # 2251 
A RED OVERLAY WHITE GLASS RUYI SCEPTER    清 料器如意


  • Dimension: L: 19 1/4 in (48.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3500
  • Estimate To: $4000

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.


用料考究, 壽字龍紋栩栩如生,用意吉祥