Stunning, Chinese celadon Jade carved ruyi scepter. The wish-granted wand, commonly called ruyi scepter, carved from a single piece of nephrite jade, with slightly curved handle terminating the everted end. The ruyi head carved with quatrefoil flori-form petal shape, depicts huge Shou Chinese calligraffiti interspersed with flying fu bat and auspicious ornament. The wand with bamboo blooms tree, cumulus ruyi clouds, flowers blooms. Three of the most important goals in life in Chinese traditional thought are the propitious blessings of happiness, professional success or prosperity, and longevity . These are visually represented by the three "star gods" of the same names, commonly depicted as three male figurines Shou is instantly recognizable. "He holds in his hand a large peach, and attached to his long staff are a gourd and a scroll. The stag and the bat both indicate fu happiness. The peach, gourd, and scroll are symbols of longevity. The ideograph may appear alone or be surrounded by flowers, bats, or other good luck symbols, but will always hold a central position. Longevity is commonly recognized as one of the Five Blessings - longevity, wealth, health, love of virtue, a peaceful death of Chinese belief. The reverse side carved with fine character inscriptions followed by a seal mark. The jade displays pale-celadon in color with clean tone, and moist milky appearance. The ruyi, considered one of the Eight Treasures, was a scepter 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.

Height: 1 5 /8 in
Width: 11.88 in
Depth: 3.25 in
Weight: 585 g

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