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From the middle period of the Qianlong reign (1736-1795), ruyi sceptres, which usually had nine pieces in one
set, were on the top of the officials' contributing lists. The emperors gave some to his favourite officials and
ambassadors as the most precious gifts. In the late Qing dynasty, ruyi sceptres were used at Imperial weddings.
Red lingzhi fungus; the original inspiration
for all ruyi sceptre heads and symbolising
great health and longevity
