Carved jade figurine “Buddha in the grotto”, Qing dynasty

Carved Hetian jade, light tonality with slight ochre stains. It shows the figure of Buddha, seated with his legs in lotus position and his hands resting on his lap in “dhyana mudra”, in a meditation gesture. The face barely reflects expression, and shows a serene countenance with the eyes and mouth closed in a relaxed manner. A long robe covers his body, generating folds, imitating the natural fall of the fabric. 

The deity is arranged in a grotto, represented by steep stones, from which a fine flowering tree emerges. On the reverse, between the rocks, are incised the following characters “御製, 天氣正清和, 庆西, 乾释如来世” 

Jade size: 14.3 x 7.5 x 12 cm; Wooden base size: 4.5 x 9.5 x 9.5 x 14 cm

Weight jade 1550 g