A Chinese spinach jade carved Ruyi scepter, dating from the Qing dynasty. Ruyi, symbol of good fortune, has a slender and intricately carved vine and flower handle, with looped cord knotted at the end. At other end is a natural shape like a mushroom that juts out from the handle. Accompanied by a carved wood stand; long, elegant and finely detailed. L. 11 1/4" (28.5 cm) Provenance: estate of Peter Kellogg, founder and CEO of Mediacom ,Chester, New York Condition: good condition overall with reglued to top portion, where it cracked.