CHINESE CARVED WHITE & RUSSET NEPHRITE JADE "SEATED BUDDHA with HALO" SCULPTURE
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CHINESECARVED WHITE & RUSSET NEPHRITE JADE SEATED BUDDHA with MOON HALO SCULPTURE You are being offered a White Jade Buddha Sculpture with a Thick Russet Skin, which we believe was caused from being buried in Damp Soil containing Metal Oxides, particularly Iron, for a very long time. The Sculpture depicts Buddha with a Moon Halo, which represents his Aura, seated on a Double Lotus Throne while holding the Pearl of Wisdom in his Clasped Hands, which are resting in his Lap. The Sculpture is Not Signed and it doesn’t have any Identifying Marks; but we believe it was carved many years ago, probably before the Ming Dynasty; but only an Expert on Buddhism, with advanced knowledge of how Jade deteriorates can date it accurately. However, we tested the Stone and are fairly certain the Sculpture is carved Nephrite Jade; it is Cold to the Touch and we could not scratch the White Areas with a Steel Blade knife. We did not test the Russet Areas because we did not want to damage the Stone; we are certain it can be scratched. The Sculpture stands 6½ inches high and measures almost 3½ inches wide from Side to Side and a little over 1½ inches thick from Front to Back. Even though the Halo is rather thick (at least ¼ inch), it is still Highly Translucent and when viewed under 10X magnification, it is apparent the Russet Skin is deteriorated Jade
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