Ruyi, also known as "holding the king" and "talking handle", is called "Ruyi" because it was originally used for scratching and relieving the itch. During the Han and Jin Dynasties, the Ruyi shape evolved into a cloud-headed head, a bent neck and a flat handle. After the Song Dynasty, Ruyi developed into indoor furnishings. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Ruyi, which was based on the shape of Ganoderma lucidum, was given the meaning of auspiciousness and exorcism. It was a precious object that carried good wishes and became a symbol of power and wealth.
The Palace Museum contains more than 2,000 pieces of Ruyi from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The materials include jade, bamboo, wood, metal, dental bone, porcelain, etc., reflecting the grandeur of Ming and Qing craftsmanship from one side. This exhibition specially selects 160 pieces (sets) for display, which are divided into five parts to present the rich materials, beautiful shapes, exquisite craftsmanship and many themes of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
The first part of the exhibition is "Jade Ruyi", including four types of themes such as grass, birthday, inscriptions, and auspiciousness, highlighting the mainstream status of jade material Ruyi in the production of Ruyi in the Qing Dynasty. "Bamboo and Wooden Ruyi" is divided into three categories: bamboo, wooden and wooden handle inlays, showing the simple and elegant charm used as the desk of literati in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
"Metal Ruyi" showcases the exquisite craftsmanship used by the palace. The "Nine-Nine Ruyi" is displayed through a concentrated display of complete sets of Ruyi, reflecting the Ruyi used on the occasion of palace festivals and the birthdays of the emperor and empress. "Other Material Ruyi" displays Ruyi made of rare materials such as bone, coral, amber, and materials such as lacquer, glass, and ceramics.
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