White Hetian Jade Plaque: Laughing Buddha with Lotus

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.

Laughing Buddha occupies the upper area of a tapering plaque above broad lotus and spiral forms. The reverse uses large sweeping curls, rather than repeating the figure scene. The small figure details are useful points for a closer inspection: follow the visible contours rather than judging the work only from the overall silhouette. A gently rotated view helps reveal how the face, clothing or head ornament joins the surrounding surface.

The listed dimensions are 68.8 x 37 mm, approximately 2.71 x 1.46 in. Compare these measurements with a ruler to judge the scale. The recorded weights differ, so a current weighing is needed. 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.