Detail View: National Palace English: Jade ru-yi scepter with decorations of the auspicious qing (an ancient musicial instrument) and fish motifs
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Work ID:
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M010F0025
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Title:
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Jade ru-yi scepter with decorations of the auspicious qing (an ancient musicial instrument) and fish motifs
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Creation Date:
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Qing Dynasty
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Start Year Date:
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A.D.1644
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End Year Date:
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A.D.1911
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Dynasty:
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63 Qing Dynasty (A.D. 1644~1911)
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Creation Place:
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China
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Measurements:
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Length: 38.0 cm; Width(head): 11.1 cm; Height: 6 cm; Weight: 804.9g
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Material:
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Jade
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Form:
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Ru-yi scepter
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Type:
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Ru-yi scepters
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Repository:
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The National Palace Museum, Taipei
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Description:
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The Ruyi is sculpted from a piece of jade. The cloud-styled head is chased with two pieces of lingzhi at the head tip. The lingzhi's stems extend to the back and connect to another two pieces of lingzhi that are chased on the back of the Ruyi's head. The surface of the head is decorated with embossed small lingzhi, gourd, and winding branches, all of which are symbols of longevity and abundant descendants. The stem curves and bulges in the middle, and is chased with winding branches throughout the surface. Among the branches, there are decorative objects: qing, the ancient bell instrument, and two fish. Together, the qing and fish symbolize abundant fortune and endless celebrations. The tip is embossed with a lingzhi whose branches and leaves extend to the back of the Ruyi tip. The back is blank. The tip is attached with a pair of yellow tassels and a decorative knot.
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ImageV ID:
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M010F0025AS001
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Rights:
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Lee & Lee Communications
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