A JADE-INSET RUYI SCEPTER QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

the hardwood scepter inset with three jade plaques, the largest carved with an elephant with a vase on its back together with auspicious emblems, the central plaque with a plant of berries among swirling clouds and waves, the smallest plaque carved with twin catfish; together with two other jade plaques, and a jade plaque mounted into a wood box and cover (5)