A ruyi is a Chinese curved decorative object that serves as either a ceremonial scepter in Chinese Buddhism or a talisman symbolizing power and good fortune in Chinese folklore. The "ruyi" image frequently appears as a motif in Asian art.
Pair of ruyi at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Qing dynasty wood and jade three-inlay ruyi
Manjusri holding a ruyi, Blanc-de-Chine figure by He Chaozong, 17th century
Emperor Xuan of Chen holding a ruyi, Yan Liben's "Thirteen Emperors Scroll", 7th century
Lingzhi, Ganoderma sichuanense, also known as reishi or Ganoderma lingzhi is a polypore fungus native to East Asia belonging to the genus Ganoderma.
Lingzhi (mushroom)
Grown lingzhi mushroom
Depending on growing conditions, lingzhi may resemble antlers, with no umbrella cap.
Tao Yuanming holding Lingzhi by Chen Hongshou