Hetian jade Buddha, Ming dynasty

Beautiful jade carving of greenish tonality with reddish-golden spots. It shows a Buddha, seated with legs folded in “dhyanasana” posture on which rest his hands in meditation mudara, holding between them a small container with lid. Dressed in a long robe or “dhoti” covered with folds and knotted at the hips with a long beaded belt, which exposes the chest and arms, finely adorned with pendants and bracelets. She shows a serene expression, with closed eyes and mouth, wide nose and long ears that mark the face and from which hang fine circular earrings. The hair, delicately carved, is covered by a beautiful crown of lotus leaves that show, in each one of them, the incised image of an enthroned Buddha. 

It is arranged on a wooden base with carved and openwork decorations, resembling traditional Chinese architecture and ending in a lotus throne. 

Jade size: 16 x 8.5 x 8 cm

Jade weight: 1018 g