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The Ehlen Collection, a Rhenish Private Collection (Cologne-Bonn)

A jade-inlaid wood ruyi sceptre, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century

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December 5, 03:38 PM GMT

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6,000 - 9,000 EUR

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Description

The Ehlen Collection, a Rhenish Private Collection (Cologne Bonn)

A jade-inlaid wood ruyi sceptre

China, Qing dynasty, 19th century


together with a wood display box (2)

Length 47 cm, 18½ in.

This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US.A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation. Please note that the condition report has been amended. The condition report should read as follow : In fair condition, the large outer jade plaque and the central one of the scepter are loose, with some minor parts of the wooden rims (in which the plagues are fitted) missing, further with some wear (also to the Chinese characters) and staining due to normal “ageing”, two glass panels of the display case are loose, further overall with imperfections consistent with age.