19th century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery
Live Auction, 18 March 2019
Chinese and Japanese Ceramics and Works of Art
Lot Estimate
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 17 070
About this Item
A large Chinese hardwood and cloisonné ruyi sceptre, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
of undulating form with a lappet shaped terminal, decorated with green-ground panels enclosing scrolling lotus, flowerheads and ribbon-tied scrolls, the carved hardwood body decorated with ruyi-heads and geometric motifs, the reverse with a wan pattern ground, attached blue silk tassel and jade bead, the sceptre 56 cm long