A celadon jade and paste-inset gilt-metal ruyi sceptre,
19th/20th century
Estimate $3,000 – $4,000
the arched sceptre inlaid with three celadon jade plaques carved in relief with shou characters and ribonned emblems, all set in the gilt metal frame repoussé with boys carrying further ribonned emblems and holding a large vase of precious objects, the head plaque encircled with green and red paste insets around the edge, the sides with key-fret borders
49 cm long
Compare with a white jade and paste-inset gilt-copper sceptre dated to the 18th/19th century, sold Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 7 April 2015, lot 3664
- Lot Sold $13,000 (Hammer Price)
- $15,860 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Some small areas of discolouration to the gilt metal. Traces of a red stamp on the underside. Some surface wear. Otherwise generally good condition.
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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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