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gilt bronze mounted with three emerald green jade plaques. The ruyi was an object much used by the Chinese for presentation purposes, in addition to its regular use as a ceremonial scepter. Former Classification: Jade

Ruyi Scepter, 18th century

China

G214

The globular body deeply carved dragon motifs in raised relief, with large animal masks and loose ring handles at the side, the high domed cover with further loose ring handles and with coiled dragon finial, the stone with very bright green patches used in the carving.

Incense Burner, 19th century

China

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the globular body left entirely plain, with high polish showing the bright green stone with icy mottling and some darker green flecks and traces of white, with a pair of monster mask and loose ring handles, the tripod supports also issuing from monster masks and the domed cover with two fu lions forming the finial; carved of light green stone with white and green markings. Former Classification: Jade

Covered Tripod, 19th century

China

G210

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