Ruyi Scepter with Motifs of Longevity

18th-19th century (Qing dynasty (1644-1911)) L: 14 in. (35.56 cm) Citation Source image

The most auspicious symbol in China is the ruyi scepter. This scepter has a cloud-like formation on the top end that resembles the lingzhi, a fungus believed to have immortality powers.

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Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1907 [mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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