COLLECTION NAME:
National Palace English
Record
Work ID:
M010F0035
Title:
ru-yi scepter with pearl and gemstone decorations of the auspicious lingzhi motif
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: 35.9 cm; Width(head): 10.7 cm; Weight: 1977.2g(with stand)
Material:
Gilt bronze
Form:
Ru-yi scepter
Type:
Ru-yi scepters
Repository:
The National Palace Museum, Taipei
Description:
The Ruyi stand is made of copper and has a silver plate decorated with a string of pearls in all size. The head, stem, and tip are each decorated with a lingzhi, a kind of fungus that is believed to bring longevity after eaten. On the stem, there are six smaller lingzhi to make up a total of nine lingzhi, which represents an extraordinary fortunate sign. On the lingzhi, a pre-made silver/gold latticed platform is first laid and then inlaid with decorative pearls and gems in the holes. Approximately, there are four green jades, two pink and two yellow jades, two cardinal jades, rubies (on the tip), and red crystals (on the head). The tip is attached with a pair of yellow tassels and a decorative knot. The glamorous gold-gilt copper stand has a chased pattern of drifting cloud, bats, and asters. The middle has three other decorative patterns: 1) monkey and maple tree that symbolize emoluments and promotions; 2) pine tree and crane to symbolize longevity, and peony plant to symbolize wealth; and 3) two deer and the character shou to symbolize longevity and emoluments.
ImageV ID:
M010F0035AS001
Rights:
Lee & Lee Communications