The Chinese pale-celadon jade wishes-granting wand open-work carved unto a organic shape of a branching scared LingZhi fungus, with numerous smaller fungus emerged from the branching stem. The Jade have clean tones, finely polished with pale-celadon iridescent and moist and milky appearance. Adorned with double green tassels.
Lingzhi, also known as the glossy ganoderma, is the sacred fungus of immortality that grows on the trunks or roots of trees including the pine.
The lingzhi does not decay like other fungus but instead becomes woody and thus can survive for a long time. For this reason, it has become associated with longevity.
It was also believed to grow on the "Three Islands of the Immortals" where immortals lived. The ruyi, considered one of the Eight Treasures, was a sceptre which represented power and authority.
The ruyi was originally a short sword with a sword-guard used for self-defense or gesturing. There is some speculation that it may have evolved from a back scratcher.
The head of the ruyi is similar to that of the lingzhi or "fungus of immortality" and the lotus.
The name "ruyi" is usually translated as "as you wish" or "in accordance with your desires".
The ruyi now symbolizes good wishes and prosperity.


Dimension: 295.8mm H x 66mm W
Weight: 390g

Over all in EXCELLENT condition.


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