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A WHITE JADE 'EIGHT IMMORTALS' RUYI SCEPTRE The term ruyi is a homonym for 'as you wish', and these ceremonial sceptres
18TH CENTURY have therefore come to represent the power and prestige of the holder, as
The sceptre is carved with the Eight Immortals split into three panels on can be seen in imagery associated with deities, immortals, and nobility. Ruyi
the head, shaft, and base. The Immortals are depicted each holding their sceptres crafted from precious materials such as prized woods and jades
respective attributes, all amongst trees and pavilions in a rocky landscape. The such as the present lot were given as gifts at the Qing court.
jade is of a white tone with opaque white and ivory-coloured inclusions.
16¼ in. (41.3 cm.) long
清十八世紀 白玉八仙紋如意
£30,000-50,000 US$40,000-66,000
€35,000-58,000
來源: 地藏山房珍藏，台北，於1970至1990年間入藏
PROVENANCE:
The Dizang Studio Collection, Taipei, acquired between 1970 and 1990.

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