Three-Ram Staff Finial

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A staff finial of copper or jade, round-carved with three rams coiling together, symbolising 'three yang opening fortune'. Archaic and simply cut ?? a staff-end ornament with auspicious meaning. H 16.5 cm, L 15.5 cm, W 4 cm.

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Three-Ram Staff Finial

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Estimate $1,000-$6,000Oct 11, 2026, 2:30 AM EDT

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