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Wish-granting wand
Wish-granting wand

Wish-granting wand

Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1800-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsHardwood and nephrite
DimensionsH. 19 1/2 in x W. 5 in x D. 4 in, H. 49.5 cm x W. 12.7 cm x D. 10.2 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60J499
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsJade And Stones
On View
On view
LocationGallery 17
More Information

This wand, bearing a head that resembles the lingzhi mushroom (the fungus of immortality), is basically a wishing wand, suggesting “May all your wishes come true.”