Victoria and Albert Museum
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Exercise 2: Simplifying an Object
Ruyi, 1793. Museum no. A.17-1925
Ruyi, 1793. Museum no. A.17-1925
Ruyi
China
1793
Dark green nephrite jade
Museum no. A.17-1925
This Ruyi or ceremonial sceptre was presented to Sir George Staunton by the Qianglong Emperor.
