Rosewood ruyi scepter with jade inlay of auspicious symbols, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)-China Archive

Image Number: K1D004127N000000000PAB
Dynasty: Qing dynasty
Category: Miscellaneous objects
Function: furnishings
Material: Mineral/Jade Jewelry/
Description:
Three inlays of Ruyi, rosewood Ruyi seat, cloud leaf type head inlaid with white jade of the same shape, peach, ganoderma lucidum, bamboo and narcissus are placed in the embossed flower basket, and a white jade Ruyi handle is placed beside the basket, implying the birthday of the fairy; The central part of the handle is raised, and the rectangular inlaid seat is inlaid with the same shaped relief bat mouth, which is a ribbon of chime, narcissus and ganoderma lucidum, implying a long life and a birthday wish by the ganoderma lucidum; The rectangular toe block is inlaid with relief double catfish mouth title streamer, which means that there is more than enough every year. Handle backlight element. The toe end is yellow double spike, decorated with knots. Yellow ink signature: “The Queen kneels down.”. Note: According to the decoration and yellow label, this Ruyi is presented to the emperor or empress dowager by the queen on New Year’s Day or Longevity Day.