Xi and first lady visit British royal collections' Chinese items

Updated: 2015-10-21 10:32

(chinadaily.com.cn)

Xi and first lady visit British royal collections' Chinese items

A pale mottled celadon jade ceremonial wand with iron red inclusions, the handle carved in relief with a dragon amid scrolls, suspending twin red tassels with coral beads. The jade ceremonial wand, also known as Ruyi, was presented to British Queen Victoria in 1887 on her Golden Jubilee by Qing Dynasty Emperor Guangxu. [Photo/Royal Collection Trust]