Jade figurine ‘Bodhidharma’, Qing dynasty

A carved jade figure, ochre-coloured with reddish-golden flecks, depicting the figure of the monk Bodhidharma standing firm, with his left leg bent, on the back of a small foo dog with a raised head and curled tail.

He is dressed in a long robe knotted at the hips by a thin belt, and a cloak draped over his shoulders. His face has a relaxed countenance, with wide eyes, a broad nose, long ears and a thick beard. A thin, curled turban covers his head. 

The piece is set on a wooden base carved with fine branches and flowers. 

Size: 12.5 x 4.4 x 6.3 cm

Weight of jade: 440 g