Bidspirit auction | Jade and gilt metal ‘Buddha’

Jade and gilt metal ‘Buddha’ pendant, Qing dynasty - The carved jade is white, with two dark brown stripes at the top and bottom. It has an irregular triangular shape with rounded edges, framed by a gilded metal mount added at a later date. The thin frame surrounds the perimeter of the jade and ends in the image of a small Buddha, seated in the ‘dhyanasana’ position with his hands on his lap in ‘dhyana mudra’. Qing dynasty (1644-1912) or later.  Jade size: 41 x 18 x 26.7 mm; Total length: 53.7 mm Weight: 33.5 g