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Official's Scepter (Ruyi) with Deer, Cranes, and a BatQing dynasty, probably Qianlong period, 1730-1795

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Lacquer scepter with S-curved brown crosshatch-patterned shaft and three raised crimson lacquer relief plaques carved with landscape and figural scenes
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Official's Scepter (Ruyi) with Deer, Cranes, and a Bat
Place Made
China
Date Made
Qing dynasty, probably Qianlong period, 1730-1795
Medium
Carved red and yellow lacquer on wood core (ticai)
Dimensions
16 x 2 3/4 x 4 1/8 in. (40.6 x 7 x 10.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Julia and Leo Krashen
Accession Number
M.83.89
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art