California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 May 10, 2020  May 10, 2020

 Lot # 9485 
A RED OVERLAY WHITE GLASS RUYI SCEPTER    清 紅白套料雕如意


  • Dimension: Length: 19 1/4 in (48.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $800
  • Estimate To: $1200

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.