Lot 1128. A rootwood ruyi scepter, 19th century;20 ¾ in. (52.7 cm.) long. Estimate USD 3,000 - USD 5,000. Price realised USD 1,625. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The scepter is formed from a length of root wood, with the head comprised of a natural gnarl.

Provenance: Katie Jones, London.

Note: Compare with another natural rootwood ruyi scepter illustrated by G. Tsang and H. Moss in Arts from the Scholar's Studio, Hong Kong, 1986, p. 145, no. 116.

Christie's. The Ian and Susan Wilson Collection of Scholar's Objects, New York, 17 march 2016