Ruyi sceptre
Qing dynasty
1740-1790
The word ruyi literally means 'as you wish'. Here several auspicious symbols - peaches, bats, Buddha's hand citrons, pomegranates and cicadas - convey the wish 'may you fulfil all the wishes'.
Carved bamboo with silk tassel
Museum no. FE.21-1976 [2009]
JU-I SCEPTRE
Bamboo root carved with auspicious fruits, animals and insects
CHINESE; 18th century
FE21-1976 [pre 2005]