Bidspirit auction | Jade Carver - Buddha Wall

Jade Carver - Buddha Wall Relief - Jade Carver - Buddha Wall Relief China, probably 19th century. Jade. Presumably a grave good. Brown tones with green inclusions. Dimensions: approx. 21.5 x 17 x 5.5 cm. In mask form with a hollow back. A bore hole at the top center for hanging. Signs of age and wear. Jade Buddha masks were traditionally not worn as facial ornaments but were hung or placed in temples, shrines, or private devotional spaces. They are characterized by a pronounced hollow space on the back, as only the front side was carved. In their cultural context, such masks often served as protective or blessing objects, symbolizing spiritual presence and ritually enhancing spaces.