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).

The shape of the Ruyi, with its curved handle and decorative head, symbolizes good‌ fortune, prosperity, and authority. The history of the Ruyi dates back over a⁣ thousand years, ‍and it has evolved from its original use as a symbol of⁢ authority to become a⁣ popular⁤ motif in ⁣art, jewelry, and⁢ architecture.

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 ...

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.

2021年5月28日 · As a symbol of good fortune, Ruyi (如意, scepter) is a traditional handicraft unique to China that emerged during the Warring States period and has evolved in form and cultural connotation through the Han, Wei, and Jin dynasties, Tang, …

The word ruyi literally means "as you wish," and decorative scepters such as this symbolized good wishes. The head of this scepter is decorated with ornaments of turquoise: both bats and peaches are emblems of good fortune and immortality in Chinese lore.

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 …

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.

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: