White jade plaque ‘Guanyin on lion’, Qing dynasty

A finely carved white jade plaque, rectangular in shape with lobed edges, clouded upper borders and a wavy lower border. The obverse shows the figure of Guanyin seated on a Buddhist lion (shishi), wearing fine robes and with a large border framing his head, a symbol of protection. The reverse shows a calligraphic inscription. The piece has a hole at the top, probably to be used as a pendant. The jade is evenly toned and matt-polished. Qing dynasty (1644-1912) or later.

Size: 5.7 x 0.6 x 4.4 cm

Weight: 39.6 g