1. ST-06034 Gold-gilded jade with design of Buddha No. 8, Between late Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and early Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Lanolin white nephrite from Hotan.

Length: 24cm  Width: 22 cm  Height: 86 cm  Hardness：6.5

(Enclosed certificate of FTIR scanning)

Lanolin white jade was called due to its milky white color as lanolin and presented exquisite texture in sleekness. Lanolin white jade is the most precious breed among Hotan jades and is called king of all nephrite. It is scare and only from Hotan area in Xinjiang province.

Lanolin white jade was main material of this Buddha and fully gilded with gold. The Buddha displayed crystalline mildness, gentle exquisiteness, milky shade, and snowy whiteness. It performed imposing holiness. This unique treasure had been identified and scanned by FTIR.

The Buddha featured by slender shape, bared feet on lotus base, noble crown, and orderly hair in tower-shaped bun. Demure light shined tenderly from the dainty face and downcast eyes. A white mole denominated “Baihao” placed in the middle of forehead. Delicate carving depicted facial features, such nose, lips, and ears. The perfectly chubby face softened with a light smile. The ears bore round floral earrings. Three rings were carved around the neck. Low relief shaped brief necklace of precious stones on the chest.

The long silk ribbon hung around the shoulder and was warped at the end. Each hand carried one “Chuan” (bracelet). Right hand cast down and left hand placed in front of chest uprightly. Both hands posed mudra, the symbolic gesture in Buddhist art. A skirt covered lower part of the body and tied a knot in front of the waist. The gather of cloth placed easily and smoothly as fishtail over lotus base.

In the early Qing dynasty, the court enacted mining ordinance about forbidding mining of gold and silver. Thus, the gold-gilded Buddha contained much amount of copper components and presented reddish golden color. Under the influence of environmental effects over three hundred years, the gilded gold showed rust marks in blue and green colors. Owing to aged time, the rusts penetrated into the inner directly and firmly.

( Magnification of Buddha face)

(Magnification of intaglio mark on Buddha foot)

2. ST-06028 Gold-gilded jade with design of sitting Buddha No. 3, Between late Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and early Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Bluish white nephrite from Hotan.

Length: 24cm  Width: 22 cm  Height: 86 cm  Hardness：6.5

(Enclosed certificate of FTIR scanning)

The solemn sitting Buddha was completely gilded with gold and was made of Bluish white jade from Hotan in top quality. It had been identified by FTIR scanning.

Bluish white jade presented white color in bluish, greenish, or grayish shade. This distinct Buddha performed clean quality, delicate mildness, and crystalline translucency.

The hair was worn in an upward bud surrounded by a holy crown. The ear was worn with floral earrings. The hands were bore with Chuan (bracelet). The long dress showed smooth gather and soft lines. The elegant Buddha was manufactured delicately.

A white mole called “Baihao” placed in the middle of forehead. The august and smooth-skinned Buddha possessed six arms. The top arms held brush pen on the left and Buddhist canon on the right hand. The middle arms held round pearl on the left hand and the right hand made mudra, Buddhist gesture. The lower arms held fruit on the left hand and Buddhist seal of swastika on the right hand. (Picture on right grid as reference)

The sitting Buddha crossed the legs in meditation position. The stand on the back was carved with intaglio line in flame shape. The Buddha was sitting on lotus base which was on the top of H-shaped pedestal with four animal feet.

( Magnification of Buddha face)         

(Magnification of intaglio line at philtrum)

3. ST-06032 Gold-gilded jade with design of sitting Buddha No. 6, Between late Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and early Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Bluish white nephrite from Hotan.

Length: 29cm  Width: 12 cm  Height: 52 cm  Hardness：6.5

(Enclosed certificate of FTIR scanning)

This Buddha crossed the legs in meditation position on lotus base. The sitting position is commonly seen among all Buddha status. The Buddha was gilded with gold and applied bluish white jade from Hotan in best quality. It had been identified by FTIR scanning. The whole image presented splendid and majestic expression.

The Buddha possessed four arms. Three hands faced upward and held bowls individually. Only the right hand in the front posed mudra, the Buddhist gesture.

The dignified and holy face showed gracile eyes, curved eyebrows, cubic nose, plump cheeks, and smiling lips.

The Buddha wore ribbon and dress. The head covered with shipshape crown in shape of lotus petals. Partial gilded gold had come off. The stand on the back of Buddha was shaped as a flame. The H-shaped pedestal with four animal feet supported the Buddha on lotus base and performed chaste style in good taste.

                                         (Magnification of Buddha face)

4. ST-06044 Gold-gilded jade with design of Buddha No. 18, Between late Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and early Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Lanolin white nephrite from Hotan.

Length: 24cm  Width: 22 cm  Height: 86 cm  Hardness：6.5

(Enclosed certificate of FTIR scanning)

This gold-gilded jade with design of Buddha adopted lanolin white jade from Hotan and was gilded with gold after carving. The jade presented moist mildness, tender translucency, milky whiteness as lanolin. It had been identified by FTIR scanning. This precious treasure vividly demonstrated a holy and grand Buddha.

The milky whiteness performed exquisite quality and sleek mildness. The gentle white jade from Hotan is the most precious breed of all and is regarded as king of all nephrite. It is highly valued due to scarce production merely in Hotan area in Xingjian province.

Holy crown was placed on the head that was worn with a tower-shaped bud. Besides, there were features of demure face, chubby cheeks, Baihao (white mole) in the middle of forehead, curved eyebrows, downcast eyes, cubic nose, and plump lips. The smiling face showed modest and peaceful expression. 

Six hands were worn with chuan (bracelet) individually. Five of them posed mudra, the Buddhist gesture. Only left hand in the middle held a pearl. The dress was in natural grace and the gather lapped vividly. The Buddha was standing on lotus base in front of a back stand with flame-shaped intaglio lines. Under the lotus base, there was a H-shaped pedestal with four animal feet.

Each object was carved separately before assembling together. It included the Buddha, back stand, lotus base, H pedestal, and animal feet.

                                                  (Magnification of Buddha face)

(Magnification of intaglio line at canthus)  

(Magnification of aureola)

5. ST-06046 Gold-gilded jade with design of Buddha No. 20, Between late Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and early Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Bluish white nephrite from Hotan.

Length: 24cm  Width: 22 cm  Height: 86 cm  Hardness：6.5

(Enclosed certificate of FTIR scanning)

The Buddha was fully gilded with gold over the material of bluish white jade from Hotan in good quality. It had been identified by FTIR scanning.

Bluish white jade present white color in bluish, greenish, or grayish shade. This rare Buddha performed clear quality and moist sleekness.

Chuan (Bracelet) appeared in the six hands of Buddha that held pearl, seal of swastika, or posed mudra gesture. The head carried a crown and tower-shaped bun. There were long hairs on the temples till the shoulder and earrings. Dress with ribbon around shoulder was in grace and vividness. Matronly face with Baihao (white mole) in the middle of forehead had traits of curved eyebrow, upward canthus, and plump lip. The Buddha presented mellifluence and saintliness.

The Buddha was standing on lotus base with bared feet. Beneath the lotus base, there was a H-shaped pedestal with four animal feet. Behind the Buddha, there was an aureola stand with flame-shaped intaglio lines. It symbolized the glory of Buddha illuminated all things in the world. The Buddha also expressed promising and magnificent manner with a charitable heart.

(Magnification of Buddha face)

(Magnification of intaglio line of swastika)

6. ST-06038 Gold-gilded jade with design of sitting Buddha No. 12, Between late Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and early Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Lanolin white nephrite from Hotan.

Length: 24cm  Width: 22 cm  Height: 86 cm  Hardness：6.5

(Enclosed certificate of FTIR scanning)

Lanolin white jade from Hotan was the material of this sitting Buddha that was gilded with gold after carving. Mild and clear jade showed tender exquisiteness and milky whiteness as lanolin. The holy and modest Buddha was a rare treasure and had been identified by FTIR scanning.

Creamy whiteness performed delicate quality and moist brightness. The white jade from Hotan is the most rare breed among all and regarded as king of all nephrite. Its great value enhanced on account of scarce production only in Hotan area in Xinjian province.

The sitting Buddha wore a crown as lotus petals and tower-shaped bun on the head. The right hand made mudra gesture and the left hand held a pearl. Both hands wore Chuan (bracelet) individually. The peaceful and smiling Buddha had features of Baihao (white mole) in the middle of forehead, curved eyebrows, downcast eyes, cubic nose, and plump lips. The image showed holiness and lambency.

The Buddha wore a dress, Buddhist necklace (Yingluo), and long ribbon around shoulder. Besides, the Buddha crossed the legs in meditation position on the lotus base. On the back, there was an aureola stand with incision of flame. Beneath the lotus base, there was a H-shaped pedestal with four animal feet. The components of Buddha, aureola stand, lotus base, pedestal, animal feet were made separately before composing together.

(Magnification of Buddha face)

(Magnification of intaglio line of fingernail)