Asian Art Auction

December 13, 2010

LOT 436

Lot 436

Hardstone Embellished Gilt bronze Ruyi Sceptre, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

Hardstone Embellished Gilt bronze Ruyi Sceptre, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century
Lot 436 Details
Hardstone Embellished Gilt bronze Ruyi Sceptre, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

Cast as a gnarled branch with inlaid hardstone throughout including lapiz lazuli, turquoise, agate and jade
length 12.4" — 31.5 cm.

Estimate $12,000-$15,000

Realised: $14,760
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

A similar example sold at Christie’s Amsterdam, Asian Art, May 2, 2007, lot 421, and also Christie’s Paris, Art d’Asie, June 13, 2007, lot 89

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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