Ruyi (Jade Scepter)
Date19th century
PeriodQing dynasty (1644–1911)
MediumJade (nephrite)
DimensionsOverall: 13 1/2 × 2 3/4 × 13/16 in. (34.3 × 7 × 2 cm)
Support (Mount under object): 14 × 3 7/16 × 15/16 in. (35.5 × 8.7 × 2.4 cm)
Overall (Glass display Case): 6 11/16 × 14 15/16 × 6 1/8 in. (17 × 38 × 15.5 cm)
Support (Mount under object): 14 × 3 7/16 × 15/16 in. (35.5 × 8.7 × 2.4 cm)
Overall (Glass display Case): 6 11/16 × 14 15/16 × 6 1/8 in. (17 × 38 × 15.5 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Mr. Clair Johnson, 2018
Object numberSN11598.2
On View
On viewLocation
- Center for Asian Art, 3rd floor, Lobby, Case B
19th century
18th-19th century
1046–771 BCE