Three Chinese carved wood ruyi Sceptres, Republic period, 20th century comprising one carved in openwork in the form of a gnarled prunus branch in bloom with tendrils, two birds and a raised shou medallion, another with lotus flower with leaves, pod, vines, two frogs, and water chestnuts, possibly boxwood, and a third one carved with fish, lotus pod and waves, as found. Length 45 cm, and smaller