Dimension:17*13*24.5cm

Material:green jade

Jade (Yu in Chinese pinyin) was defined as beautiful stones by Xu Zhen (about 58-147) in Shuo Wen Jie Zi, the first Chinese dictionary. The history of jade is as long as the Chinese civilization. The Chinese love jade because of not only its beauty, but also more importantly its culture, meaning and humanity, as Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC) said there are 11 De (virtue) in jade. Jade symbolizes beauty, nobility, perfection, constancy, power, and immortality in Chinese culture.

The wise have likened jade to virtue. For them, its polish and brilliancy represent the whole of purity; its perfect compactness and extreme hardness represent the sureness of intelligence; its angles, which may not cut, although they seem sharp, represent justice; the pure and prolonged sound, which it gives forth when one strikes it, represents music. Its color represents loyalty; its interior flaws, always showing themselves through the transparency, call to mind sincerity; its iridescent brightness represents heaven; its admirable substance, born of mountain and of water, represents the earth. Used alone without ornamentation it represents chastity. The price that the entire world attaches to it represents the truth. To support these comparisons, the Book of Verse says: "When I think of a wise man, his merits appear to be like jade."'

Thus jade is really special in Chinese culture, also as the Chinese saying goes "Gold has a value; jade is invaluable."

Because jade stands for beauty, grace and purity, it has been used in many Chinese idioms or phrases to denote beautiful things or people, such as Yu Jie Bing Qing (pure and noble), Ting Ting Yu Li (fair, slim and graceful) and Yu Nv (beautiful girl). The Chinese character Yu is often used in Chinese names.

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Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:

This artwork is a Supreme Buddha Jade Sculpture Collectible, which is a finely crafted Buddhist sculpture.

The sculpture is made of green jade and depicts the image of Buddha sitting on a lotus throne.

Buddha is smiling with his hands folded in prayer, giving off a sense of tranquility and peace.

This sculpture has high artistic and collectible value as it not only showcases the spiritual essence of Buddhist culture but also reflects the exquisite craftsmanship of traditional Chinese art.

The historical significance of this sculpture lies in its representation of the spread and development of Buddhism in China.

Since the introduction of Buddhism into China in the 1st century AD, it gradually integrated into Chinese culture and social life.

During the Tang Dynasty, Buddhism reached its peak, with many temples and Buddha statues being built.

These statues were not only symbols of religious belief but also treasures of art and culture.

The Supreme Buddha Jade Sculpture Collectible is one of these representative works, showcasing the essence of Buddhist culture and the outstanding achievements of traditional Chinese craftsmanship.

The emotion conveyed by this sculpture is tranquility and peace.

The image of Buddha gives off a sense of calmness and serenity, as if it can eliminate people's worries and anxieties.

This emotion is in stark contrast to the fast-paced life in modern society, reminding people to maintain inner peace and tranquility.

In conclusion, the Supreme Buddha Jade Sculpture Collectible is an artwork with rich spiritual and cultural connotations and historical significance.

It not only showcases the unique charm of Buddhist culture but also reflects the superb skills of traditional Chinese craftsmanship.

Its existence provides us with an opportunity to understand and appreciate Chinese traditional culture, while also reminding us to cherish inner peace and tranquility.