Gilt silver ruyi scepter with jade inlay, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)-China Archive

Image Number: K1D001443N000000000PAB
Dynasty: Qing dynasty
Category: Miscellaneous objects
Function: Stationery, stationery, furnishings
Material: Mineral/metal/plated metal
Description:
Three pieces of jade are inlaid as desired, with cloud leaf shaped head, embossed cloud dragon pattern jade inlaid, the central part of the handle is raised, the belly is rectangular and the four corners are concave, and embossed twin phoenix jade inlaid: the toe is the same shape as the belly, embossed pine tree, deer, crane jade inlaid, implying crane and deer Changchun; Around the seat and on the handle surface and both sides are decorated with relief pine, bamboo, plum, peach blossom, peony, peacock, crane, magpie, etc. The roe pattern on the back is decorated with reliefs of auspicious clouds and bats, which symbolize good luck. Two coin patterns are decorated on the head and belly, and ancient coin patterns are decorated on the toe. All the patterns symbolize the immortality, prosperity and wealth of the couple. The toe end is yellow double spike, decorated with knots.