A CHINESE JADE-MOUNTED WOOD RUYI SCEPTRE

LATE QING DYNASTY

Set with three plaques, the head carved with Shoulao and an attendant on a terrace, the shaft with a pair of cranes by tall rockwork, a pine tree and a cluster of bamboo, the end panel with two large pomegranates and a bat, the shaft inlaid with flower sprays in silver wire, together with orange and gold coloured tassels, contained in a fitted glazed box, 45.5cm. (5)

Provenance: from the collection of Edward and Julia Carter Preston, sold on behalf of The Hope Carter Preston Foundation, Liverpool. Edward Carter Preston (1885-1965) was a renowned Liverpool artist, sculptor and medalist, his daughter Julia Carter Preston (1926-2012) was a successful potter.