Ruyi or Ju-I Sceptre On Stand
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
DateQing Dynasty, Daoguang Period, 1821-1850
Object NameSceptre
Mediumcalcified jade and wood, silk thread
ClassificationsApplied Art
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024896
About MeOne translation of the Chinese term ruyi is "as you wish," and sceptres in this shape were often given as gifts because of the good wishes they implied. Although they may have had certain ritual functions, sceptres frequently appeared in displays, either placed on stands or in vases and brush pots alongside other functional and/or exotic goods. Ruyi sceptres were made in a range of materials including metals, various types of wood, and ivory.
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