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Ruyi Scepter

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

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

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

Chinese Rose Quartz Sculpture of a Chinese Man Holding a Ruyi Scepter
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a rose quartz heavy sculpture of a Chinese man holding a ruyi scepter. The sculpture is
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Rose Quartz

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

Hand Carved Teak Chinese Figure Holding a Ruy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese carved teak female figure holding a Ruyi (scepter) in her hands with a dog at her feet. The
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

Lu Xing Porcelain Figur China XX Century, China Period of the Republic 1925-1935
Located in Milano, IT
Lu Xing porcelain figure depicted in a long and rich robe and holding a Ruyi scepter in his left
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20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Soup Tureen, c. 1870
Located in Chicago, IL
a different toy, including a kite, a reed organ, and a ruyi scepter, a symbol of masculinity. From
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Plate Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine De Commande Pink Gold Figure
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
gilt. He is also holding a ruyi scepter, 18th century Qing period. Very nicely decorated piece
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

White porcelain "blanc de Chine" statuette of the goddess Guan Yin China 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
water. A Ruyi scepter placed on her arm is probably missing. Dehua porcelain China - 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese New Year Painting, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
silk robe with imperial dragons, stands behind the family, clutching an elaborate ruyi scepter that the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Chinese New Year Painting, c. 1900
Chinese New Year Painting, c. 1900
H 78.25 in W 43.5 in D 2.25 in
Antique Plate Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine De Commande Pink Gold Figure
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
holding a ruyi scepter. Very nicely decorated piece with good details. Red, gold and pink enamels
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair Chinese Export Yongzheng Famille Rose Plates, circa 1730, China
Located in Austin, TX
castanets, a flute, a drum, and a ruyi scepter. The reverse with simple line drawings of flowers in iron
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Natural Lapis Lazuli Statue of Guan Yin 6 lb Finest Grade
Located in Somis, CA
-lobed ears and an ushnisha covered under a hood as part of her fluid robe. She holds a Ruyi scepter in
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2010s Afghan Figurative Sculptures

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Lapis Lazuli

Pair of Antique Bronze Chinese Officials
Located in Somis, CA
pursed mouth, surmounted by an elaborate crown. His hands are clasped together, holding a Ruyi scepter
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Antique Bronze Chinese Officials
Pair of Antique Bronze Chinese Officials
H 12 in W 4.25 in D 3.75 in
Chinese Famille Rose Jar with Boys at Play, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
sons. Many of the boys carry an object with auspicious meaning - a ruyi scepter for masculinity, a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Lacquer Accessories Box, Tebako, Brocade Design, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
, double lozenges, corals, ruyi scepters, ingots, stone chimes, rhinoceros horns, and double coins.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Softwood, Lacquer

Chinese Early 19th Century Powder Blue Glazed Gilt Overlay Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
, scrolls, ruyi scepters flowering prunus branches and other auspicious symbols. The gilding is in very good
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
universe. A child rides on the back of each fu lion, one playing a flute and one holding a ruyi scepter
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Chinese Footed Offering Bowl with God of War, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
' objects, including books, scrolls, offerings, and a ruyi scepter. The bowl exterior is painted with bats
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Ming Dynsty Style Blue & White Anthropomorphic Horned Horse Deity
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
elaborate robes, holding a ruyi scepter. It stands atop a rockwork base, adding to its dramatic and mystical
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20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

"Blanc de Chine" Dehua porcelain statuette of the goddess Guanyin - China 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
resting on a lotus. She holds a ruyi scepter and is accompanied by a child. Her dress half-opened at the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of Mid-19th Century/Qing Dinasty of Enameled Chinese Porcelain Figurines
Located in North Miami, FL
and grasping a ruyi scepter in one hand and a fruit in the other. His vibrant tunic is adorned with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Enamel

Distressed Vintage Chinese Peking Rug with Art Deco Style
Located in Dallas, TX
perched. It is enclosed with a Ruyi scepter? and floral border flanked with an inner floral and butterfly
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Taoist bronze figure China, Ming dynasty, 16th century
Located in Milano, IT
embodiment of the human spirit's unyielding nature. In Nezha's grasp, a Ruyi scepter emerges, an emblem of
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Taoist bronze figure China, Ming dynasty, 16th century
Taoist bronze figure China, Ming dynasty, 16th century
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Antique early 20th Chinese Exceptional Solid Silver Teapot, Wu Hua物華, Tianjin
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
decorated with 8 Chinese symbols: a scroll, a Ruyi scepter, a qin, The Endless Knot, a pendant, an old book
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

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Silver

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 Blue and White Tea Leaf Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
, affection, and romantic companionship. Framing this loving scene is a ring of stylized ruyi, Buddhist
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Mid 19th Century Chinese Altar Table Qing Dynasty
Located in Hudson, NY
wings"), supported on recessed trestle legs with multiple carved, stylized ruyi in scepter form, a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Lapis Lazuli Carved Group of Figures Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
is listening to the music while holding a large fan in her left hand behind her back and a Ruyi in
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Lapis Lazuli

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Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase
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Chinese famille rose vase, the hand painted body depicting peacocks and vases, the sides with applied lion handles, 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Vases

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19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Cabinet
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Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classi...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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Glass, Mahogany

Chinese Qing Large Craquel Glazed Porcelain Lidded Jar with Birds
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large antique Chinese Qing porcelain jar and cover hand painted with birds amidst flowering shrubs dating from the 19th century. The large rounded bulbous jar stands raised on a ro...
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Antique Chinese Hetain Celedon Jade "Belt Buckles" 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
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Antique Rare Chinese Enameled Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl
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Porcelain

Antique Large Chinese Hetian white Celadon Jade Buckle, Qing Dynasty
Located in Norton, MA
A large Chinese carved Hetian White Celedon jade buckle, a beast head with two monkeys on the lower part and two peaches in the middle, depicting the meaning of long life with a succ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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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

20th Century Chinese Sculpture, Censer in Carved Jade
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
20th century Beautiful sculpture in precious green jade made in china. Fine censer with carved decorations. The censer rests on a wooden base. Perfect conditions.
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain He-He Er Xian Group, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful famille verte enameled porcelain figural group of the He-He Er Xian, the Twins of Harmony and Union, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The He-He Er Xian are portr...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Fish Bowl
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good 19th century Chinese Famille Verte fish bowl. The scenes depicting soldiers and horsemen with mountains to the rear on the outside and goldfish and plants on the inside o...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain

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Pair of Large Canton Style Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Vases
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Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums
Located in New York, NY
A massive Chinese blue cloisonné vase or urn depicting a colorful imperial phoenix with gilt bronze wires among birds and butterflies in an imperial garden of magnolia blossoms, chry...
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A beautiful Antique chinese white jade open work Toggle /carving.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique chinese white jade open work pendant/carving. A magnificent Open work White Nephrite Jade carving of the kneeling boy holding a large lingzhi mushroom. His ro...
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Chinese Export Rose Medallion Canton Porcelain Punch Bowl w/ Multiple Cartooges
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese Export Rose Medallion Famille Rose canton porcelain punch bowl with multiple cartooge panels. The exterior of this gorgeous bowl is decorated with multiple panels which inc...
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

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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

Qing Dynasty Chinese Green Jade Ruyi Scepter, 1900s
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Chinese Blanc de Chine Figure of The God of Literature
Located in Wilton, CT
Blanc de Chine Seated Figure of The God of Literature (Wen Qiang), Shown Holding a (Ruyi) Scepter
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Pair of Chinese Export Bronze Dor'a Porcelain Lamps
Located in Sarasota, FL
This pair of bonze Dor'a mounted Chinese export lamps depict a Scholar/figure each holding a Ruyi
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Antique 1820s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Wooden Statue of God of Good Fortune
Located in SOMIS, CA
his hand, a Ruyi scepter is held. Ruyi means " having your dreams come true", hence a very lucky
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Taoist Deity Chinese Statue Patron of Literature Culture Wood Carved Antique
Located in Monterey, CA
is a Chinese ruyi scepter represents as you wish to bring blessing and good fortune. The dragon on
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese hand carved RUYI (Good Fortune) Scepter
Located in Sarasota, FL
The RUYI "is a Scepter" hand carved of hardwood Is a talisman symbolizing POWER & Good FORTUNE in
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Hardwood

Pair of Boys on Kylins
Located in New York, NY
, turning towards the viewer with the hands raised, one boy holding a lotus branch and the other with a ruyi
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of Boys on Kylins
Pair of Boys on Kylins
H 9.5 in W 7.5 in
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

Large Chinese Carved Hardwood and Cloisonne Ruyi Scepter, circa 1920, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impactful Chinese ruyi scepter of carved hardwood with inset cloisonne panels, Republic
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Solid Silver-Gilt Dragon Ruyi Sceptre, circa 1660
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 17th century Chinese Qing dynasty solid silver-gilt Ruyi scepter, Exceptionally handcrafted
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Antiquities

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A Pair of Chinese Rose Quartz Figural Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Guanyin holding a ruyi scepter, now mounted as lamps.
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18th Century Japanese Buddhist Scroll Painting of Guanyin
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese Buddhist scroll painting of goddess Guanyin holding the auspicious Ruyi scepter
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A Qing Dynasty Asian Hardwood Sculpture of Guanyin
Located in Astoria, NY
A late Qing Dynasty hand carved and polished Asian hardwood Guanyin holding a good-luck ruyi
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Chinese Dignitary, Polychrome Earthenware, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
costume with vivid colors, a longue black beard and a ruyi scepter in shape of lingzhi fungus, which is a
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Chinese Filigree Gilt Silver, Jeweled, Carnelian, Lapis, Turquoise, Ruyi Scepte
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese Filigree gilt silver, jeweled, Carnelian, lapis, Turquoise, Ruyi Scepter Marks: four
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Pottery

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"Autumn Offerings" 19th Century Chinese Painted Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
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A Pair of Porcelain Famille Rose "Nodding" Court Ladies
Located in Austin, TX
their hair in elaborate coiffures. Each holds a ruyi scepter in one hand, a handkerchief in the other
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Pair of Midcntury Chinese Rose Medallion Polychrome and Gilt Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
and embellished with gilt ruyi scepter handles, each vase is decorated with hand painted polychrome
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases

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Qing Dynasty Chinese Hand Carved Hardwood Guanyin Statue
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautiful and serene Chinese hand-carved, hardwood Guanyin statue or sculpture holding a ruyi
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Chinese Famille Rose Soup Tureen with Children in Garden, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
playing with a different toy, including a kite, a reed organ, and a ruyi scepter, a symbol of masculinity.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Silver and Enamel Ruyi, Tian Bao, Beijing, circa 1880
By Tian Bao
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century extremely rare Chinese solid silver-gilt and blue enamel Ruyi scepter
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

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19th Century Chinese Solid Silver and Enamel Ruyi, Tian Bao, Beijing, circa 1880
By Tian Bao
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century extremely rare Chinese solid silver-gilt and blue enamel Ruyi scepter
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

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Silver, Enamel

Early 20th Century Chinese Painted Qilin Sideboard
Located in Chicago, IL
Qilin lion dogs. The women are holding pomegranates symbolizing fertility and ruyi scepters for good
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Early 20th Century Mongolian Folk Art Sideboards

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Brass

Tall Persimmon Orange Chinese Ginger Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, and ruyi scepters. All of these motifs express wishes of prosperity and longevity to the intended
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

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Porcelain

Round Chinese Persimmon Orange Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
displays a group of young boys in a traditional garden, playing with lotus flowers, reed organs, and ruyi
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

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Chinese Enamel Bronze Figure of Guanyin Elephant
Located in New York, NY
flowing robes and holding a ruyi scepter in her hand, she is sitting on an elephant. The figure is
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Early 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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19th Century Provincial Chinese Sideboard
Located in Chicago, IL
decorated with intricate woodwork, littered with ruyi scepters for immortality and interlocking coins for
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

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Brass

19th Century Provincial Chinese Sideboard
19th Century Provincial Chinese Sideboard
H 34.25 in W 81.5 in D 22.25 in
Persimmon Chinese Phoenix Tail Vase with Children at Play, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
displays a group of young boys in a traditional garden, playing with lotus flowers, reed organs, and ruyi
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Bowl with Floral Arrangements, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
symbols, including a ruyi scepter, a handscroll, and rhinoceros horns. The sides of the bowl are painted
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Folding Chinese Traveler's Hat Rack, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
auspicious objects, including a halberd and a ruyi scepter. When in use, two large hat stands pivot
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Hat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Framed Antique Chinese Embroidery Panel Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ruyi scepter with tassels, a scroll, a lute, and a writing instrument. Surrounding this group, there
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

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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

Hand Carved Green Pine Color Jade Small Chinese Wise Man Sculpture/Figurine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
is holding a Ruyi with his left arm. A Ruyi is a scepter in Chinese Buddhism. It symbolizes power and
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Late 18th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Mug
Located in Katonah, NY
, and is traditionally not marked. *The ruyi symbolizes a wish granting scepter. Its meaning can be
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Pitchers

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Set of Three Large Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Figures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
holding a flute, a fan, and a ruyi-head scepter. Vibrant colors with each having a Qing dynasty stamp on
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Porcelain

Antique East Turkestan Khotan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Eastern style of this elegant antique rug. The elaborate borders depict an elegant combination of scepter
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Wool

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
Chinese Red Lacquer Ruyi Box, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
a ruyi scepter, a symbol of prosperity and a traditional gift to newborn boys. The box is decorated
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Wood

Large Bronze Statue Kwan Yin on Koi Fish
Located in Somis, CA
ruyi scepter in the other, she is seated on a large koi fish above water waves. Kwan Yin is believed to
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Lapis Lazuli Happy Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
Buddha holds a pearl in one hand and a Ruyi scepter in the other, both symbolize wealth and happiness
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Lapis Lazuli

Massive Amethyst Happy Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
a boy holding a Ruyi, scepter. The boy is also sitting on a tael of gold, called Yuan Bao, which is
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Massive Amethyst Happy Buddha
Massive Amethyst Happy Buddha
H 9.5 in W 6 in D 5.5 in
Japanese Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Monju Bosatsu on a Shishi
Located in Austin, TX
Ruyi scepter in the other. The sutra represents his knowledge and command of Buddhist law, while the
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Polychrome Painted and Gilt Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
embellished with gilt ruyi scepter handles, each tall vase with scalloped rim, is decorated with hand painted
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19thc Large Chinese Famille Fu Lu Rose God Porcelain Statues
Located in Pasadena, CA
robe also holding a Ruyi Scepter. Glazed porcelain and wonderful color pallet provide a great viewing
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Large Nephrite Jade Kwan Yin Statue in Alcove
Located in Somis, CA
, the Goddess of Great Compassion sitting within an alcove of a rock. Holding a ruyi scepter in her hand
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Located in Somis, CA
flank a good fortune ball under a coin medallion and a silver tael, above a Ruyi scepter, symbolizing
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Pair of Chinese Porcelain Nodding Sculpture of Court Ladies
Located in Austin, TX
coiffure and secured by a large headdress with writhing qigong dragons. Each holds a ruyi scepter in the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Nodding Ladies, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
scepter in the other. They ruyi literally translates to "as you wish", and is a symbol of authority and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Japanese Cast Bronze Suiban Ikebana Vessel, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
the other. The handles formed as reishi mushrooms, or perhaps stylized reishi form nyoi (ruyi
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze

Vintage Chinese Carved Stone Ruyi
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese stone Ruyi is hand carved from a whole piece of solid stone. It shows very
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Vintage Chinese Carved Stone Ruyi
Vintage Chinese Carved Stone Ruyi
H 6.5 in W 26.5 in D 8 in
Set of Three Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Figures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
holding a flute and the other a ruyi-head scepter. Vibrant colors with each having a stamp on bottom from
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20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Set of Three Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Figures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
flute, a fan, and a ruyi-head scepter. Vibrant colors with each having a Qing dynasty stamp on bottom
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20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

18th Century Chinese Ruyi Sceptre / Scepter with Carved Pine Tree and Rats
Located in Newport, NH
Carved Chinese ruyi scepter with a pine tree and two rats. Age: circa 1775-1799. Size
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Jade Quan Yin with Rosewood Stand
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
highlights. The quan yin has a wonderful face and is holding a Ruyi/scepter. The hand carved rosewood double
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese Blanc-de-chine Porcelain Figure of Guanyin
Located in Seattle, WA
; her hair elaborately coiffed, her left hand holding a ruyi scepter. The back with impressed square and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Porcelain

Chinese enamel Ruyi sceptre. Qing Dynasty
Located in Vancouver, BC
), ruyi scepters became luxuriant symbols of political power that were regularly used in imperial
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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Chinese Qing Dynasty Naturalistic Wooden Ruyi
Located in New York, NY
This Chinese Qing Dynasty ruyi, or ceremonial scepter, was made of Chen Xiang wood in a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Ruyi Scepter For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ruyi scepter for your home. Each ruyi scepter for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and stone. If you’re shopping for a ruyi scepter, we have 20 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ruyi scepter — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each ruyi scepter bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Ruyi Scepter?

The average selling price for a ruyi scepter at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $476 on the low end and $11,500 for the highest priced.