Detail View: National Palace English: Birch ru-yi scepter with lingzhi-shaped headpiece

Work ID: 
M010F0019
Title: 
Birch ru-yi scepter with lingzhi-shaped headpiece
Creation Date: 
Qing Dynasty
Start Year Date: 
A.D.1644
End Year Date: 
A.D.1911
Dynasty: 
63 Qing Dynasty (A.D. 1644~1911)
Creation Place: 
China
Measurements: 
Length: 42cm; Width(head): 12.5 cm; Weight: 139.7g
Material: 
Birch
Form: 
Ru-yi scepter
Type: 
Ru-yi scepters
Repository: 
The National Palace Museum, Taipei
Description: 
This Ruyi is made of a natural birch-wood full of knobbles. The head's shape approximates a lingzhi, and is attached to a naturally curved birch tree branch as the Ruyi's stem. The piece appears classic and natural.
ImageV ID: 
M010F0019AS002
Rights: 
Lee & Lee Communications