Official's Scepter (Ruyi) with Deer, Cranes, and a Bat

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Official's Scepter (Ruyi) with Deer, Cranes, and a Bat

China, Qing dynasty, probably Qianlong period, 1730-1795
Jewelry and Adornments; scepters
Carved red and yellow lacquer on wood core (ticai)
16 x 2 3/4 x 4 1/8 in. (40.6 x 7 x 10.4 cm)
Gift of Julia and Leo Krashen (M.83.89)
Not currently on public view