A jadeite ruyi scepter
19th/20th century
In the form of a branch of lingzhi with scrolling heads and reticulated stems throughout, the head of the scepter formed from three scrolling larger lingzhi heads, the lower third of the handle carved from a separate piece of stone and attached; the matrix of semi-translucent white, spinach and pale green hue, the head with opaque pale russet inclusions and dark russet stained veins.
13 3/4in (35cm) long
In the form of a branch of lingzhi with scrolling heads and reticulated stems throughout, the head of the scepter formed from three scrolling larger lingzhi heads, the lower third of the handle carved from a separate piece of stone and attached; the matrix of semi-translucent white, spinach and pale green hue, the head with opaque pale russet inclusions and dark russet stained veins.
13 3/4in (35cm) long
Sold for
US$ 7,500
inc. premium
Lot heading
Property from the Collection of John and Eve Mahan, Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Category: Asian Art
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