A ruyi (Chinese: 如意; pinyin: Rúyì; lit. 'as desired', 'as [you] wish') is a Chinese curved decorative object that serves as either a ceremonial scepter in Chinese Buddhism or a talisman symbolizing power and good fortune in Chinese folklore. The "ruyi" image frequently appears as …

2019年7月26日 · Ruyi, a ceremonial scepter, is revered by Chinese people for its symbol of good fortune and longevity. But what many folk do not know is that ruyi was originally designed as a backscratcher. In Chinese, ruyi means “everything goes well,” and its popularity peaked during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

Most of the Ru Yi designs come with a tassel of various colours, and the most auspicious one is red. You also tied the sceptor with the infinity/ mystic knot or double happiness symbol to enhance effectiveness. You can often find the head or tip of the Ruyi decorated with flowers with lucky meanings like lotus, Ling Zhi or sunflower craving.

A Ruyi / lotus scepter is also the emblem of He Xiangu, one of the Eight Daoist immortals. The Yang (female principle) character of the Ruyi is often indicated by its similarity to the Lingzhi fungus and to clouds. A traditional ruyi scepter has a long S-shaped handle and a head fashioned like a fist, cloud, or lingzhi mushroom. Ruyi are ...

It was thought that lofty and refined men of ancient times—the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove of the late AD 200s—carried ruyi scepters during the so-called pure conversations of the Daoists. The name ruyi (literally, as one wishes) conveys blessings of wish fulfillment. The fungus-shaped head is an emblem of immortality.

2015年2月26日 · Ruyi, which translates literally to “as you wish”, is a curved decorative object that serves as a ceremonial scepter or a talisman symbolizing good fortune in Chinese folklore. A traditional Ruyi has a long S-shaped handle and a lingzhi mushroom-shaped head, and is made from diverse materials like jade, bamboo, wood, ivory, gold, or iron.

Carved from boxwood in imitation of rootwood, with ruyi heads, this scepter is a classic example of the Chinese scholar's love of natural forms. The reverse side bears a carved poem along the shaft which reads as follows:

The ruyi head is of flattened undulating form decorated with diminishing bands of decoration down to the central vase opening, the whole supported on a trunk like stand from which smaller ruyi fungi sprout.

Title: Collar with Design of Ruyi-Head Scepters. Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Culture: China. Medium: Silk, metallic thread. Dimensions: 22 1/4 x 21 1/4 in. (56.52 x 53.98 cm) Classification: Costumes-Embroidered. Credit Line: Bequest of William Christian Paul, 1929. Object Number: 30.75.1048

2020年4月9日 · This nephrite Ruyi scepter shows the symbols of the eight treasures of Buddhism. Originated in India, the eight treasures became favorite Chinese decorative motifs after Buddhism was introduced to China in the 2nd century CE.