Scettro Ruyi in giada celadon chiara e rossiccia Cina, Periodo Qianlong (1736-1795)

Scettro Ruyi in giada celadon chiara e rossiccia

Very good overall condition except a tiny minor 1mm chip to the middle of the handle opposite to the inclusion next to the carved leaf and a tiny minor chip to the right edge of the ruyi head associated with a natural russet inclusion ; a russet inclusion encircling the handle of the sceptre, some others to the back of the handle and a last one to the ruyi head ; the actual color is consistant with the catalogue illustration.
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Lo scettro "ruyi" è un talismano di buona fortuna.
All'inizio della dinastia Qing, la tradizione di buon auspicio "ruyi" (che significa "come tu desideri") ottenne un forte revival.
Il simbolismo di questi scettri, unito al tipo di materiale utilizzato e all'alto livello scultoreo, li rese ideali come doni Imperiali in occasione di compleanni o di nomine.
Questo scettro, scolpito per trasmettere numerosi voti di auspicio, è eccezionale per la sua alta qualità di intaglio e di rifinitura brillante della superficie ed anche per le inclusioni naturali di colore rosso ferro che incrementano l'effetto estetico.

Confronta questo scettro "ruyi" con quello in giada bianca, scolpita con una testa di drago, venduta da Sotheby's Hong Kong il 9 ottobre 2007, lotto 1310.
Per altri esempi di scettri "ruyi" Imperiali vedi quelli esibiti nella mostra Auspicious Juyi Sceptres of China, National Palace Museum, Taipei, 1995.

The ruyi sceptre is a talisman presented to bestow good fortune. During the early Qing dynasty, the auspicious tradition of the ruyi (meaning 'as you wish') was revived. The symbolism these sceptres embodied combined with the choice of material and high level of craftsmanship made them ideal imperial gifts for occasions such as birthdays or promotions.
The present sceptre, carved to convey many auspicious wishes, is exceptional for its high quality carving and fine polish, as well as the use of natural russet inclusions of the stone for added aesthetic effect.

Compare with a white jade ruyi sceptre, carved with a dragon on the head, sold our Hong Kong rooms, 9th October 2007, lot 1310. For further examples of imperial ruyi sceptres see those included in the exhibition Auspicious Juyi Sceptres of China, National Palace Museum, Taipei, 1995.