Elegant White Ruyi Scepter - Stone - China - 20th century
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Elegant white stone ruyi scepter, of Chinese origin from the 20th century, titled Élégant sceptre ruyi Blanc, 27.5 cm long and in excellent condition.
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Description from the seller
Elegant ruyi scepter fully carved from a white stone with a homogeneous material and a velvety-smooth polish.
Description détaillée
The head (Lingzhi mushroom head): It features a traditional lobed shape, delicately sculpted in shallow relief, evoking the stylized cloud or the immortality mushroom.
The body: The shaft presents a sinuous and elegant curve, rhythmically edged with slightly scalloped borders, offering an ergonomic grip and a flowing line.
The base: Ends with a trilobed terminal echoing the head, completing the visual balance of the piece.
Selling points
Purity of the material: A hard stone with a beautiful milky whiteness, highly sought after by collectors for its symbolism of purity.
Condition: Perfect display condition, with no crack or noticeable chip.
Generous dimensions: Length 27.5 cm, an ideal cabinet size.
Historical note: The Ruyi (literally "as you wish") is a traditional Chinese prestige object, symbol of power, luck and prosperity. It is an exemplary gift for the literati.
Elegant ruyi scepter fully carved from a white stone with a homogeneous material and a velvety-smooth polish.
Description détaillée
The head (Lingzhi mushroom head): It features a traditional lobed shape, delicately sculpted in shallow relief, evoking the stylized cloud or the immortality mushroom.
The body: The shaft presents a sinuous and elegant curve, rhythmically edged with slightly scalloped borders, offering an ergonomic grip and a flowing line.
The base: Ends with a trilobed terminal echoing the head, completing the visual balance of the piece.
Selling points
Purity of the material: A hard stone with a beautiful milky whiteness, highly sought after by collectors for its symbolism of purity.
Condition: Perfect display condition, with no crack or noticeable chip.
Generous dimensions: Length 27.5 cm, an ideal cabinet size.
Historical note: The Ruyi (literally "as you wish") is a traditional Chinese prestige object, symbol of power, luck and prosperity. It is an exemplary gift for the literati.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Country of Origin
China
Material
Stone
Height
27.5 cm
Width
9.5 cm
Title of artwork
Elegant White Ruyi Scepter
Depth
6 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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