This hand-carved jadeite figure depicts Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, standing in a serene pose atop a lotus base. The figure is captured holding a ruyi scepter and a mala (prayer beads), dressed in flowing traditional robes with a delicate pierced mandorla (halo) behind the head. The stone displays a pale celadon green body with vibrant emerald green "moss-in-snow" inclusions throughout. The piece is accompanied by a custom-carved dark wood base with openwork scrolling.

Details

• Material: Jadeite

• Subject: Guanyin

• Base: Carved wood

• Markings: Incised "42" on the underside of the wooden base

Keywords Chinese jadeite carving, Guanyin statue, jade Bodhisattva, moss in snow jade, ruyi scepter, Buddhist art, oriental stone carving, hand carved jade, lotus base, Chinese decorative arts, vintage jade sculpture.