White Hetian Jade Plaque: Acala, Fudo Myoo, 70 g

No. This individual piece has already been collected and remains online as a reference. You can ask Yufu Jade to look for a similar material, form or carving subject; any new piece is documented and quoted separately.

Acala sits within a rectangular panel whose upper edge rises into a carved crest. The reverse is undecorated, leaving a continuous pale surface behind the detailed devotional face. The framing is part of the composition, so examine its relationship to the central motif as well as the motif itself. Edge and angled views help show whether the border is raised, recessed or simply outlined, and make the transitions into the main surface easier to assess.

The listed dimensions are 62 x 43.2 mm, approximately 2.44 x 1.7 in. Compare these measurements with a ruler to judge the scale. Listed weight: 70 g. Confirm the suspension opening and any included cord or fittings.

Acala, known as Budong Mingwang in Chinese and Fudo Myoo in Japanese, is the Immovable Wisdom King. The forceful imagery expresses steadfastness in Buddhist art rather than anger in an ordinary portrait. Read this as the traditional subject of the carving, rather than a statement about its age, maker or a promised effect on the owner.