A jade Ruyi sceptre
Lot-No. 790
China, late Qing-dynasty (1644 - 1911). Greenish jade. 'Ruyi'-sceptre with s-shaped shaft with pear-decor as a symbol for longevity, heart--shaped head with central 'shou'-symbol, surrounded by 5 bats as a symbol for the 5 felicities. L. 29,5 cm.
A jade Ruyi sceptre
A jade Ruyi sceptre
Lot-No. 790
China, late Qing-dynasty (1644 - 1911). Greenish jade. 'Ruyi'-sceptre with s-shaped shaft with pear-decor as a symbol for longevity, heart--shaped head with central 'shou'-symbol, surrounded by 5 bats as a symbol for the 5 felicities. L. 29,5 cm.

