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Ruyi Scepter with Motifs of Longevity
18th-19th century (Qing dynasty (1644-1911))
Nephrite, coral, gilded silver, kingfisher feathers, glass, silk, and lead(?)
(China )
(China )
The most auspicious symbol in China is the ruyi scepter. This scepter has a cloud-like formation on the top end that resembles the lingzhi, a fungus believed to have immortality powers.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1907 [mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| Examination | Repaired. | |
| Examination | Beading repaired. | |
| Treatment | Repaired | |
| Treatment | Beading repaired |
Geographies
China (Place of Origin)
Measurements
L: 14 in. (35.56 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters, 1907
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
42.272