White Hetian Jade Plaque: Children with Laughing Buddha, 27.8 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.

Children cluster around Laughing Buddha inside a small arched rectangular frame. The broad reverse is plain, giving the closely grouped figures a clear, separate front face. The quieter reverse gives a useful comparison with the worked face. View the front, back and edge together to see how the relief meets the outline and how the polish changes across the surfaces. A smooth-looking back in a photograph does not establish that the stone is free of internal features.

The listed dimensions are 46 x 29 mm, approximately 1.81 x 1.14 in. Compare these measurements with a ruler to judge the scale. Listed weight: 27.8 g. Confirm the suspension opening and any included cord or fittings.

The Laughing Buddha is Budai, the smiling monk familiar in Chinese decorative art and associated with Maitreya in Chinese tradition. His full belly and relaxed expression convey generosity and contentment; he is distinct from the historical Buddha Shakyamuni. Read this as the traditional subject of the carving, rather than a statement about its age, maker or a promised effect on the owner.