Ruyi, a long, S-shaped decorative object, was originally a backscratcher but later evolved into a ceremonial scepter, ritual object and Buddhist talisman symbolizing power and good fortune in Chinese folklore. [Shanghai Daily]
(Shanghai Daily February 2, 2009)
![Ruyi, a long, S-shaped decorative object, was originally a backscratcher but later evolved into a ceremonial scepter, ritual object and Buddhist talisman symbolizing power and good fortune in Chinese folklore. [Shanghai Daily]](http://images.china.cn/attachement/jpg/site1007/20090202/000cf1a48b7f0af0e5e31e.jpg "Ruyi, a long, S-shaped decorative object, was originally a backscratcher but later evolved into a ceremonial scepter, ritual object and Buddhist talisman symbolizing power and good fortune in Chinese folklore. [Shanghai Daily]")
