Type A jadeite jade carving from Burma depicting a traditional Buddhist phurba (ritual dagger). The carving features a wrathful guardian figure at the top, a balanced, symmetrical midsection, and a tapered blade form below, all rendered in high relief with crisp detailing. Cool blue-green to gray-green body color with good translucency and a smooth, well-finished polish.
Phurba are symbolic ritual implements in Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist traditions, representing the cutting through of obstacles, negative forces, and ignorance. Carvings in jadeite are uncommon and reflect the long-standing association of jade with protection, authority, and spiritual power. Well-executed phurba carvings in untreated Burmese jadeite are increasingly scarce, particularly examples with strong form and detailed workmanship.
130.35 carats / 57 x 16.5 x 16.2 mm
Estimated: $525 - $550
