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Chinese

Ruyi scepter (如意), 1800s

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Chinese

Title

Ruyi scepter (如意)

Year

1800s

Medium

Wood and jade

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • wood

Dimensions

57.5 cm (22 5/8 inches) (height)

Place

China

Type

  • Decorative Arts,
  • Woodwork

Credit

Bequest of Martha B. Lisle

Object Number

67.421

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Chinese Treasures from the Permanent Collection

March 3 - April 23, 1989

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