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Chinese Jade Ruyi

Jade Ruyi
Jade Ruyi

Jade Ruyi

$12,000

Jade Ruyi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

JADE RUYI Dark green jade finely and naturalistically carved in openwork along the arched shaft of characteristic S- form, The upper surface of the handle carved in high relief to d...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Brass Inlay Hetian Jade Ruyi Scepter
Chinese Brass Inlay Hetian Jade Ruyi Scepter

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 decorative object that serves as either a ceremonial scepter in Chinese Buddhism or a talis...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metalwork

Materials

Jade, Brass

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bronze Ruyi With Jade Inlay
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bronze Ruyi With Jade Inlay

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bronze Ruyi With Jade Inlay

Located in Pomona, CA

It is all handmade and hand-carved jade inlay Ruyi. Ruyi is a curved decorative object that serves as either a ceremonial scepter in Chinese Buddhism or a talisman symbolizing power ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade, Bronze

Antique Chinese Qing Molded Infinite Huiwen Ruyi Scepter w White Jade Medallion
Antique Chinese Qing Molded Infinite Huiwen Ruyi Scepter w White Jade Medallion

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 Chinese Qing ruyi scepter with carved white jade medallions.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Large Jade-Inset Wood Ruyi Scepter, 20th Century
Large Jade-Inset Wood Ruyi Scepter, 20th Century

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 shaped gray and russet jade plaques the largest carved in high relief with a bat facing ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Moss-in-Snow Jadeite Ruyi Pendant
Chinese Moss-in-Snow Jadeite Ruyi Pendant

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, longevity and purity of virtue. Worn as jewelry or as a protective charm, the stone was...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Large Antique Celadon Jade Ruyi Brush Wash Hand Carved Hydra Handles Qing 19c
Large Antique Celadon Jade Ruyi Brush Wash Hand Carved Hydra Handles Qing 19c

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 hydras, and bottom carved with three raised circles feet Size: H: 32 mm W: 117 mm ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

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Qing Dynasty Chinese Green Jade Ruyi Scepter, 1900s
Qing Dynasty Chinese Green Jade Ruyi Scepter, 1900s

Qing Dynasty Chinese Green Jade Ruyi Scepter, 1900s

Unavailable

H 1.58 in W 13 in D 3.15 in

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

Materials

Jade

Large Heavy Hand Carved Chinese Jade Ruyi
Large Heavy Hand Carved Chinese Jade Ruyi

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 the carving of a large peony flower surrounded by two peacocks.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

A Zitan and Jade Inset Ruyi Scepter
A Zitan and Jade Inset Ruyi Scepter

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

Materials

Zitan

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Qianlong Jade Catfish Ruyi Carving
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Qianlong Jade Catfish Ruyi Carving

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Qianlong Jade Catfish Ruyi Carving

Located in London, GB

This accomplished jade displays wonderful use of rebus, an artistic device often used in early Chinese art.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Vintage Jade and Zi Tan Wood Ruyi Scepter
Vintage Jade and Zi Tan Wood Ruyi Scepter

Vintage Jade and Zi Tan Wood Ruyi Scepter

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H 12.75 in W 2.5 in D 1.75 in

Vintage Jade and Zi Tan Wood Ruyi Scepter

Located in Somis, CA

Zi Tan is highly valued for its rarity, density and beauty. Carved jade has beautiful soft luster and color. A ruyi scepter was traditionally held by the Chinese empress to grant wis...

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

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Chinese White Jade Open Late Qing Dynasty Plaque

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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.

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