This is an Exceptionally carved Zitan Wood Ruyi Scepter with Pheaant Jade Plaques - Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644)
A Zitan hardwood Ruyi Scepter with Pheasant Jade Plaques, a common theme of the Ming Dynasty. The curving hardwood Scepter, like Zitan, of a medium wood color, separates the sea-foam white to light green Pheasant Jade Plaques at the middle, tail and head, all reticulated in the Ming period style to depict birds within an intricate mesh of multi-layered floral tendrils.
Excellently preserved original condition.
Length: 35cm (14 inches)
Width of largest plaque: 2 inches
The Pheasant Plaques on this Ruyi Scepter are exactly as the Ming Period Pheasant Jade Plaques sold at Zacke Galleries on 15 October 2021 (photos 9 and 10)
This scepter is very similar to a Ming Period Ruyi Scepter sold at Christies in March 2014 (photo #11) for $32,500
About Us:
We prefer payment by Paypal. Payment is expected within 72 hours of auction closing. We encourage everyone to look, but PLEASE only bid if you intend to complete the purchase. The items will be carefully packed and shipped within the Continental US via USPS Parcel Post, with Insurance and Delivery Confirmation. We are not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment, however, we will file the paperwork for the Post Office to investigate.
Please Note: If you live in Florida, taxes are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and will be added to the total cost of the item. All items will be shipped within 48 hours of receipt of payment. Please allow 5 to 7 days to receive them.
S&H INCLUDES SHIPPING COSTS, INSURANCE, and PACKING MATERIALS. We do not charge for handling and labor.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: SHIPPING COSTS VARY PER LOCATION.
If you have any questions, please inquire before bidding/purchasing through Ebay messaging,
SHIPPING DISCOUNT: We will combine shipping for multiple items. If all items can be shipped together in one package and delivered to one address, a one time shipping charge will apply (highest price prevails).
RETURNS: Accepted if the item is not as described, and is returned within seven days of receipt. Item must be returned in the same condition as described and shipped by us. We refund the purchase price of the item. Buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.
Thanks for looking.