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Chinese Jade Ruyi

Jade Ruyi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
JADE RUYI Dark green jade finely and naturalistically carved in openwork along the arched shaft of
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Jade Ruyi
Jade Ruyi
$12,000
H 12 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Chinese Brass Inlay Hetian Jade Ruyi Scepter
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A ruyi (Chinese: 如意; pinyin: Rúyì; lit. 'as desired', 'as [you] wish') is a Chinese curved
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metalwork

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Jade, Brass

Chinese Brass Inlay Hetian Jade Ruyi Scepter
Chinese Brass Inlay Hetian Jade Ruyi Scepter
$1,200
H 12 in W 2.75 in D 2 in
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bronze Ruyi With Jade Inlay
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Chinese Bronze Ruyi. It shows very detailed handcraft works on it. It is
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Jade, Bronze

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bronze Ruyi With Jade Inlay
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bronze Ruyi With Jade Inlay
$221 Sale Price
25% Off
H 2.25 in W 11.75 in D 3 in
Chinese Russet Jade Hardwood Imperial Ruyi Scepter Qing Dynasty, Provenance
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Russet Jade hardwood Imperial Ruyi Scepter Qing Dynasty 19th century, Provenance. Large
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Antique Chinese Qing Molded Infinite Huiwen Ruyi Scepter w White Jade Medallion
Located in Danville, CA
Antique Chinese Qing Molded Infinite Huiwen Ruyi Scepter with White Jade Medallion A beautiful
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Large Jade-Inset Wood Ruyi Scepter, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large Jade-Inset wood Ruyi scepter, 20th century, The dark wood scepter is inset with three
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Large Jade-Inset Wood Ruyi Scepter, 20th Century
Large Jade-Inset Wood Ruyi Scepter, 20th Century
$1,950
H 4.63 in W 20 in D 4.63 in
Chinese Moss-in-Snow Jadeite Ruyi Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Valued for its rarity and lustrous appearance, jade (yù) has long been a symbol of excellence
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20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Jade

Chinese Moss-in-Snow Jadeite Ruyi Pendant
Chinese Moss-in-Snow Jadeite Ruyi Pendant
$380
H 2.25 in W 4 in D 0.25 in
Large Antique Celadon Jade Ruyi Brush Wash Hand Carved Hydra Handles Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine antique Chinese hand carved jade brush wash, in ruyi head form, sides flanked by 2 climbing
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Recent Sales

Qing Dynasty Chinese Green Jade Ruyi Scepter, 1900s
Located in Niella Tanaro, IT
A Chinese green Jade Ruyi Scepter, sculpted with floral motifs Qing dynasty.
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Large Heavy Hand Carved Chinese Jade Ruyi
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a large, heavy and hand carved Chinese light green jade Ruyi. It is decorated at the top by
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

A Zitan and Jade Inset Ruyi Scepter
Located in Austin, TX
A Chinese "ruyi" scepter of zitan wood with inset carved jade plaques featuring the "jixiang ba bao
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Zitan

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Qianlong Jade Catfish Ruyi Carving
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique Chinese celadon jade carving of two catfish or nian, sat on a bed of mushroom
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Vintage Jade and Zi Tan Wood Ruyi Scepter
Located in Somis, CA
color. A ruyi scepter was traditionally held by the Chinese empress to grant wishes.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Vintage Jade and Zi Tan Wood Ruyi Scepter
Vintage Jade and Zi Tan Wood Ruyi Scepter
H 12.75 in W 2.5 in D 1.75 in

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Porcelain

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$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Chinese Ming Period Jade Carving Mounted in 14K Gold as Pendant.
By Wei Xiao Ming
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese Ming period dragon carving mounted as pendant in yellow gold. The metal mounting is marked 14K. Total weight 44g.
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

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Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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Located in Austin, TX
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Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Queens, NY
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Antique Late 18th Century German Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Porcelain

A Wucai 'Peony' Vase Transitional Period, 17th century, Transitional Period
Located in seoul, KR
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Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Wood

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A very unusual antique Chinese porcelain pedestal lotus flower shaped bowl hand painted in bold solid colors believed to date from the early 20th century or possibly earlier. The lot...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

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Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Enamel

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Located in Austin, TX
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Jade

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Chinese Wavy Mountains Stone Landscape Dream Stone Painting , Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Stone, Marble

Chinese Wavy Mountains Stone Landscape Dream Stone Painting , Signed
Chinese Wavy Mountains Stone Landscape Dream Stone Painting , Signed
$220 Sale Price
51% Off
H 12.5 in W 9 in D 4.75 in
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Located in Norton, MA
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese Jade Statue of a Confucian Sage
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid statue made of jade in the typically Chinese 19th century. The statue is very beautiful and rests on an oval base made of very fine dark wood. The lower part of the statue ...
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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese Jade Statue of a Confucian Sage
Chinese Jade Statue of a Confucian Sage
$2,387 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.41 in W 7.88 in D 2.17 in
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Chinese Jade Ruyi For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese jade ruyi you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of jade, stone and wood, every Chinese jade ruyi was constructed with great care. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage Chinese jade ruyi you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese jade ruyi — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century.

How Much is a Chinese Jade Ruyi?

The average selling price for a Chinese jade ruyi at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $1,188 on the low end and $55,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Jade Ruyi
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Chinese jade is indeed real jade, and refers to the type of jade mined in China. During the neolithic period onward, Chinese jade was primarily used for sculptures. You’ll find a variety of Chinese jade products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020

    Valued for its rarity and lustrous appearance, jade has been thought to symbolize excellence and purity of human virtue. When worn as jewelry or as a protective charm, the stone was thought to imbue a person with a clear mind and pure spirit, and to guard against evil spirits or illness.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    While both the Chinese and Japanese use jade, it is more commonly used in China.