Jade Carving in Emerald Green

Jade Carving

　　     Sea-and-Sky Buddhist Kingdom: Mount Putuo Jade Carving, 18 cm tall, 20 cm wide, 5 cm thick, weighing 3.3 kg. The material is high-quality jadeite from the Myitkyina region of Myanmar, featuring fine and smooth texture with rich colors, accented by emerald green, green, and dark green hues. It is an old-mine variety with a waxy base, semi-transparent, and abundant water content. Meticulously designed and carved by a renowned Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts. The front of the piece depicts the Goddess of Mercy (Guanyin) seated peacefully inside a cave, holding a scripture scroll, with a kind and serene expression and a dignified, composed demeanor. A golden lion crouches beside her, while on the right stone table stands a vase with willow branches. The surroundings are adorned with exotic rocks and green bamboo, along with rippling water patterns. The back features surging blue waves and sky-merging clouds. Multiple pagodas, Puji Temple, Panthou Rock, and two turtles listening to the Dharma are arranged in a harmonious and well-spaced composition, echoing one another and portraying the poetic imagery of “The extraordinary coast stands alone and sheer; from afar, the Isle of Immortals also seems distant and vague.” (Beijing)