A SUPERB AND FINELY CARVED WHITE JADE 'LONGEVITY' RUYI SCEPTRE QING DYNASTY, LATE 18TH CENTURY – 19TH CENTURY |

the large ruyi-shaped terminal worked in relief with two succulent peaches borne on curved stems issuing leaves around the sides, framed above and below by a pair of flying bats, their wings outstretched embracing the large fruits, the reverse decorated with a leafy meander in shallow relief, the elongated arched shaft similarly decorated in the middle and end with further flying bats and peaches, amidst densely worked undulating lotus scrolls in the round, the stone of an even white tone with faint milky inclusions, wood stand

Overall very good condition with occasional expected minor nicks to edges.
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