Wand

Date1700-1902

MediumGlass, papier mache, gilding

DimensionsObject/Work: 480 x 115 x 60 mm

ClassificationsReligious/Ritual Equipment

Terms

Object numberC01100

DescriptionYui (granter of wishes) wand or staff of gilt papier mache. It has decorative square spirals on the surface and a red glass gem in the middle of the stick. The head of the staff depicts the expanded flower of the Sacred Lotus, in the centre of which is set a blue glass gem.

This wand was the complimentary present of grandees to visitors. As a symbol of imperishableness and an auspicious token, it is often carried by Shinto priests.

The original catalogue identified this as from China but if it is a Shinto piece it is possibly more likely to be associated with Japan.

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