Ruyi-shaped Sceptre

anonymous, c. 1700 - c. 1800

Scepter, panelen in verguld repoussé, gedecoreerd met meervallen.

  • Artwork typescepters
  • Object numberAK-RAK-1987-1
  • Dimensionsheight 44.5 cm x width 10.5 cm x depth 7.5 cm x length 95 cm
  • Physical characteristicscloisonné enamel, partly gilded

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Ruyi-shaped Sceptre

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-RAK-1987-1

  • Description

    Scepter, panelen in verguld repoussé, gedecoreerd met meervallen.

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, China

  • Dating

    c. 1700 - c. 1800

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    cloisonné enamel, partly gilded

  • Dimensions

    height 44.5 cm x width 10.5 cm x depth 7.5 cm x length 95 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    R. Cormane Bequest

  • Acquisition

    bequest 1987

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

  • C. Chu (red.), Auspicious Emblems : Chinese Cultural Treasures - 45th Anniversary Exhibition of the Min Chiu Society, Hong Kong (Museum of Art) 2006, p. 359.

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