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