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Jadeite Happy Buddha browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1910: item # 1123549 Please refer to our stock # 5 when inquiring.
Mark & Period, Antique Asian Arts San Rafael CA 4155192980 Guest Book $19,000 |
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| weight: 14.5 pounds The most highly valued colors of jadeite are the most intensely green, translucent varieties, though traditionally white has been considered the most valuable of the jades by the Chinese, known for their carefully crafted jade pieces. Laughing Buddha: According to Chinese tradition, Budai was an eccentric Chinese Zen (Chán) monk who lived during the Later Liang Dynasty (907–923 CE) of China. He was a native of Fenghua, and his Buddhist name was Qieci (Chinese: 契此; pinyin: Qiècǐ; literally "Promise this"). He was considered a man of good and loving character. Although primarily a folkloric figure, he has been incorporated into a number of Buddhist and Taoist folklore traditions. | ||
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