A LARGE CHINESE HARDSTONE INLAID CELADON JADE RUYI SCEPTRE the quatre-lobed head supported on an elegant S-shaped shaft with lotus-lappet terminus, inset with peach sprays and bats in variously hued hardstones and jadeite leafage, the reverse incised and gilt with a three-line calligraphic inscription and an apocryphal Qianlong mark, the stone of pale celadon tone 42.5cm long Provenance: Continental Private CollectionDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.