COLLECTION NAME:
National Palace English
Record
Work ID:
M010F0025
Title:
Jade ru-yi scepter with decorations of the auspicious qing (an ancient musicial instrument) and fish motifs
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: 38.0 cm; Width(head): 11.1 cm; Height: 6 cm; Weight: 804.9g
Material:
Jade
Form:
Ru-yi scepter
Type:
Ru-yi scepters
Repository:
The National Palace Museum, Taipei
Description:
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.
ImageV ID:
M010F0025AS001
Rights:
Lee & Lee Communications