California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 10, 2016  September 10, 2016

 Lot # 3218 
A QI NAN AGARWOOD 'FINGERED CITRON' RUYI SCEPTER    清乾隆 奇楠沉香雕福壽雙全如意


  • Dimension: Length: 15 1/4 in (38.7 cm) Weight: 140g
  • Estimate From: $6000
  • Estimate To: $9000

The ruyi scepter is naturalistically carved as a gnarled and knotted tree branch, with a reticulated cluster of finger citrons on twisting stems forming the head of the arched scepter, detailed with similar leafy branches in high relief issuing along the shaft. Qing Dynasty Qianlong period.