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Source Description
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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Document identity
localId
18065
label
Ruyi Scepter with Motifs of Longevity
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obj
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object
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2
Source metadata
id
18065
sourceUrl
contentType
object
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normalized
title
Ruyi Scepter with Motifs of Longevity
description
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.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1907 [mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
18th-19th century (Qing dynasty (1644-1911))
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Precious Stones & Gems
scepters
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2
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2
source
import
dimensionsRaw
L: 14 in. (35.56 cm)
Source extras
cul
Chinese
med
Nephrite, coral, gilded silver, kingfisher feathers, glass, silk, and lead(?)
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6238
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CHN
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none
Page inventory
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1
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photo
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5bde8e01cd42df59
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no
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no
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2
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photo
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6ef0e449337e804c
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no
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no