White Hetian Jade Plaque: Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, 44.8 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.

Mahasthamaprapta sits within an oval halo above a full lotus pedestal. The angled photograph shows how the raised relief stands above the smooth outer margin of the plaque. The plant forms invite a close look at the meeting points between petals, leaves and the surrounding ground. Compare these small details with the larger outline to judge the balance of the design. Side lighting is useful for seeing depth without mistaking a cast shadow for a carved line.

The listed dimensions are 57 x 34.5 mm, approximately 2.24 x 1.36 in. Compare these measurements with a ruler to judge the scale. Listed weight: 44.8 g. Confirm the suspension opening and any included cord or fittings.

Mahasthamaprapta, called Dashizhi in Chinese, represents the power of wisdom in Buddhist tradition. The bodhisattva also appears beside Amitabha and Guanyin in the Western Pure Land triad. Read this as the traditional subject of the carving, rather than a statement about its age, maker or a promised effect on the owner.