清十九世紀 青白玉福壽雙全如意 15 ? in. (40 cm.) long, silk stand, cloth box清十九世紀 青白玉福壽雙全如意 15 ? in. (40 cm.) long, silk stand, cloth box
Ruyi means 'as one desires,' and is associated with expressions such as jixiang ruyi, 'may all your good fortunes be fulfilled.' The ruyi-form head symbolizes peace, prosperity and longevity. Ruyi scepters were known to have been commissioned by Qing emperors either to commemorate birthdays or to be bestowed as birthday gifts. Compare the pair of scepters from The Florence and Herbert Irving Collection with floral motifs sold at Christie’s New York, 21 May 2019, lot 1117.
美國西岸私人珍藏
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