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A parcel-gilt ruyi sceptre, Ming Dynasty-early 15th century
Parcel-gilt
12 3/5 in diameter
32 cm diameter
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Hong Kong
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Maria Kiang Chinese Art
Hong Kong
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The bronze sceptre is cast with an elephant-head terminal with long slit eyes, small ears and a …
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The bronze sceptre is cast with an elephant-head terminal with long slit eyes, small ears and a trunk characteristically curled between two curved tusks. The head is decorated with intricately beaded tassels under an inset large ruby cabochon. The arched handle of the ruyi is inlaid with gold and silver with stylised …
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Ming Dynasty
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A parcel-gilt ruyi sceptre, Ming Dynasty-early 15th century
Parcel-gilt
12 3/5 in diameter
32 cm diameter
.
Hong Kong
Ming Dynasty
An imperial gilt-bronze inkstone, Ming Dynasty-early 15th eentury
Maria Kiang Chinese Art