A Zitan and Jade Ruyi Scepter, Qing Dynasty (Private English Collection)the curved shaft interrupted at the foot and mid-section with pale celadon jade panels finely carved with idyllic scenes of millets 'sui' and quails 'an' , together as a pun of 'wishing you safe every year' , the large lingzhi-shaped terminal applied with a matching celadon jade plaque of similiar scene, the stone of even pale celadon colourProvenance: Private English Collection45.5cm long, 10.6cm wide