Young Boy Holding a "Ruyi" Scepter
SculptureChinese17th-18th century

Young Boy Holding a "Ruyi" Scepter

probably 17th-early 18th century

Classification
Sculpture
Medium
Molded porcelain with pale bluish glaze
Culture
Chinese
Period
Ming (1368-1644) to Qing (1644-1911) dynasty
Century
17th-18th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 20.5 cm (8 1/16 in.)

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