A zitan celadon jade-inlaid ruyi sceptre Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century, the gently curved shaft carved and pierced with stylised scrollwork, the head, centre and terminal inset with jade plaques in the form of a bat, a kylin and a mythical beast, with finely carved details, the pale greenish stones with slight russet suffusions, cloth and wood stand, with glass case and wood box, (4), sceptre 34.5 cm long; box 22.8 cm high, 48.5 cm long,15.5 cm wide