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 …

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.

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 constructed from diverse materials.

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 …

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.

Hairpin with ruyi heads is an object in the NMAA collection.

One translation of the Chinese term ruyi is "as you wish," and scepters in this shape were often given as gifts because of the good wishes they implied. Although they may have had certain ritual functions, scepters frequently appeared in displays, either placed on stands or in vases and brush pots alongside other functional and/or exotic goods.

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.

2022年7月23日 · What is Ruyi scepter? The ruyi is an artistic object attributed to Buddhist deities and Daoist immortals. The gods are seen holding the ruyi as a symbol of prosperity. Ruyi scepters are motifs in artistic styles such as in rugs, folk artifacts, and logos. The ruyi is revered for its symbolic meaning among the Chinese people.

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