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Ruyi scepter In wood engraved with Chinese characters, holding 3 pieces of…

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Chine Ruyi scepter In wood engraved with Chinese characters, holding 3 pieces of jade with engraved plant motifs and a vase in the center H. 38 cm W. 8.5 cm D. 6 cm

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Estim. 400 - 600 EUR

CHINA QING DYNASTY, late 19th CENTURY Carved celadon jade set Comprising a belt buckle in the shape of a cicada, a hairpin in the shape of a ruyi scepter and a hairpin with openwork decoration of children. Dim. 6.5 x 3.8 cm ; L. 12 and 11 cm PROVENANCE: French private collection. Acquired in China in the 1920s, then by descent.

Estim. 400 - 800 EUR

A FINE TRIPTYCH SCROLL PAINTING WITH HOSSU, SKULL AND RUYI SCEPTER A FINE TRIPTYCH SCROLL PAINTING WITH HOSSU, SKULL AND RUYI SCEPTER Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Gouache, gold, and ink on silk, with brocade fabric coated paper frames and mounted as hanging scrolls with wood handles. The first depicting a fly whisk (hossu), sealed and inscribed. The second a skull amid bamboo below a poem about beautiful lady and a hero, sealed, the lower area further inscribed shiwuwei yinshi xu (shiwuwei hermit), and sealed Xue, shiwuwei yinshi. The third depicting a ruyi scepter. Condition: With age-related wear, creases, tiny losses to edges, minor staining, browning and some tears to the mounts. Provenance: French trade. Dimensions: Size incl. mounting 199 x 30.5 cm, 199 x 49 cm and 199 x 30.5 cm

Estim. 350 - 700 EUR

A BOXWOOD ‘FINGER CITRON’ RUYI SCEPTER, 19TH CENTURY A BOXWOOD ‘FINGER CITRON’ RUYI SCEPTER, 19TH CENTURY China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Skillfully carved in high relief with the head as two finger citrons. The slender shaft carved as a gnarled branch issuing further finger citrons and gnarled leafy branches. Provenance: French private collection. Condition: Good condition with minor wear and a small chip to a leaf on the left side of the head. Weight: 126 g Dimensions: Length 32.1 cm

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

A CHINESE SILVER AND JADE HAND-MIRROR AND A CHINESE CLOISONNÉ RUYI SCEPTRE (2) Sceptre 20.5cm long

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