ruyi sceptre, unknown maker from China

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ruyi sceptre
late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
ruyi sceptre , late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Where object was made: China
Material/technique: pigment; ivory; carving
Dimensions:
Object Height/Width/Length (Height x Width x Length): 4.5 x 6.5 x 38.5 cm not including tassel
Object Height/Width/Length (Height x Width x Length): 1 3/4 x 2 9/16 x 15 3/16 in
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Warren H. Cole
Accession number: 1989.0216
Not on display

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Ruyi (如意) means “according to your wishes.” Ruyi scepters were decorated rods used in imperial or religious ceremonies in China as a symbol of power. This ruyi scepter is decorated with lingzhi mushrooms and peaches, which symbolize longevity, and narcissus flowers, which are good luck in China.

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Kate Meyer, curator
2013–2015
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Kate Meyer, curator
2016–2021
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2022–2024
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2022–2024