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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
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

Vintage Chinese Bronze Ruyi with White Jade Lingzhi
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Chinese Bronze Ruyi with White Jade Lingzhi – A Symbol of Power, Longevity, and Prosperity
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Antique 19th Century Metalwork

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Jade, Bronze

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

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

Materials

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

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

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

Materials

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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Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Vase
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Chinese caved jade vase, Republic Period, circa 1930. Carved from one massive piece of jade. The vase carved with the He He Er Xian, the Immortal Twin Boys...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese White Jade Open Late Qing Dynasty Plaque
By Alba China
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese white jade openwork plaque late Qing Dynasty depicting birds and flowers. Very fine and detailed work. Small loss on the back side of the plaque.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Antique Chinese Carved Hetain W/Celadon Jade "The Monkey Family" 18/19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese Carved Hetain White/Celadon Jade "The Monkey Family" 3 monkeys, father, mother, and kid. They are pulling a lot of coins into a giant bag—good use of russet skin colo...
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Large Chinese Carved Nephrite Jade Double Buddha's Hand Vase, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A large and graceful carved nephrite jade conjoined double vase in the form of a pair of Buddha's hands fruit (finger citron), late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The large and ...
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Antique Large Chinese Hetain White/G Jade Carved Group "3 Rams" Early 20th C.
Located in Norton, MA
A nice hand-carved antique, a Large and Heavy Chinese Hetain White- Light Gray Jade of 3 Rams resting on the fitted wooden stand., 360° carving. There is a meaning behind this artwor...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Jadeite Pair of Brush Pots on Stands, Qing Dynasty
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of Chinese jadeite hand carved brush pots o the stands, mid 19th century. Each brush pot 3 1/8" x 2 7/8" X 5/16" and comes on 1" wooden carved stand.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

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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.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

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

  • 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.