$11,340
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Auction: October 14, 2021 11:00:00 AM EDT
Naturalistically carved and undercut as entwined gnarled leafy branches of "Buddha's-hand" finger citron, symbolizing abundance, the head in the form of several finger citron, with characteristic whorls and pitting, the bamboo of rich brown color with smooth patina.
L: 12 1/4 in.NOTE: Ruyi sceptres carved in a variety of forms and materials became popular in the 18th century, often given as gifts to celebrate special birthdays and other important occasions. See "China, The Three Emperors", London, 2005, pp. 366-367, no. 273 for a set of nine naturalistically-carved ruyi scepters from the collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing, dated to the Yongzheng or Qianlong period.