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This white jade ‘dragon and bat’ Ruyi sold for 20,700,000 yuan ($ 3,300,645) at the 2011 Spring Auctions. [Photo/ english.cguardian.com] |
According to the records of the Palace Museum, Ruyi originated from back scratchers in early China. During the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), Ruyi scepters became the luxurious symbols of political power that were regularly used in imperial ceremonies, and were highly valued as gifts to Emperors. Let’s have a look at some of the exquisite Ruyi that have gone under the hammer at the China Guardian auctions.
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