A carved jadeite-inset wood ruyi sceptre,
19th/20th century
Estimate $6,000 – $8,000
the wood ruyi-head inset with a jadeite plaque carved with two carp among scrolling lingzhi stems, the shaft with an oval plaque and the end with a further ruyi-shaped plaque both carved with carp swimming among waves below a pavilion and flowering lotus, the white stone with areas of apple-green suffusions, fitted box
50 cm long
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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