A PALE CELADON JADE FIGURE OF BUDDHA AMITABHA, QING DYNASTY

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A PALE CELADON JADE FIGURE OF BUDDHA AMITABHA, QING DYNASTY China, 1644-1912. Finely carved seated on a lotus throne raised on an intricately carved and incised swirling wave-form base, his hands held in dhyana mudra, dressed in loose-fitting monastic robes opening at the chest to reveal an elaborate beaded necklace, with two lappets falling over his knees. The serene face with high arched brows and downcast eyes in a meditative expression, flanked by elongated earlobes, backed by a tall mandorla formed by large overlapping lotus petals that rise from the throne. The translucent stone is of a beautiful pale celadon color with beige and russet inclusions primarily to the back. Dimensions: Height 14.1 cm Buddhism flourished during the Qing dynasty, and was encouraged by the devotion of the Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong emperors and their successors. As a result of its popularity, the production of Buddhist statuary, ritual objects, vessels and other implements became widespread, and a variety of materials was employed in their manufacture. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s Paris, 12 June 2019, lot 134 Price: EUR 150,000 or approx. EUR 177,000 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the related stone, manner of carving, and subject. Note the larger size (28.5 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s Paris, 10 December 2025, lot 1 Price: EUR 53,340 Expert remark: Compare the related stone, manner of carving, and subject. Note the size (22.6 cm).

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