Ruyi, Scepter

2019.01.0002

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Artifact Identification Ruyi, Scepter   (2019.01.0002)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Symbols
  4. :
  5. Status Symbols
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Late Qing Dynasty, 1644-1912 C.E.
Culture Chinese

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 30.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 8.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Height) 6.5 cm
Weight 266 g
Measuring Remarks These measurements were taken with the scepter laid flat on the table.
Materials Plant--Wood, Varnish--Lacquer, Plant--Zitan
Manufacturing Processes Carved
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

Christie', Hong Kong, The Imperial Sale, Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, May 31, 2010, sale 2811, lot 1953. A FINELY CARVED ZITAN RUYI SCEPTRE QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY. Christie's, New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Part I, March 24, 2011, sale 2427, lot 1418. A ZITAN RUYI SCEPTER 19TH CENTURY.

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Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction N/A
Reproduction Information N/A

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