OACA · p20261111-06

Catalogued 19th-century carved porcelain dragon ruyi sceptre

Catalogued as 19th century. This is not OACA authentication.

Qing · 2026-11-15 · Upcoming

A 47 cm-long carved porcelain ruyi imitating jadeite, with a dragon in relief, fitted box and an earlier auction tag.

Catalogue estimate

USD · US dollarsOriginal estimate
$1,000–$1,500
CNY · Chinese yuanReference equivalent
CN¥6,708–CN¥10,063

Reference rates dated 2026-09-14 · Conversions rounded to whole currency units; settlement follows the original currency and agreed fees. Rate source

Estimates exclude buyer’s premium, OACA agency fees, taxes and delivery; they are not guaranteed purchase prices.

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Collecting notes & condition

Selected for its unusual porcelain simulation of jadeite, large ceremonial format and documented California private-collection provenance.

Catalogued with overpainting to the dragon’s head; the remainder is described as overall good. Request ultraviolet and macro photographs to define the intervention and inspect joins. Located in Ashburn, Virginia, USA; local pickup, shipping and self-arranged shipping are shown. Confirm packing, insurance, taxes and cross-border obligations. Buyer’s premium is 28%. The estimate is not a sale price or value guarantee; OACA provides non-exclusive agency service only.

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Recommendation checked 2026-11-11