Burmese jadeite jade pendant carved as the Laughing Buddha (Budai), with a smooth polish that highlights the stone’s soft, icy glow. The carving has strong detail in the face and body, giving it a lively, dimensional look.
Budai is a well-known symbol in Chinese Buddhist tradition and is associated with happiness, abundance, and good fortune. Laughing Buddha pendants are traditionally worn as talismans for positivity and protection, which makes this carving both meaningful and highly wearable
Type 'A' jadeite is the most valued form of jade, untreated and naturally colored, prized for its purity, translucency, and durability. Its unaltered state makes it especially desirable among collectors and connoisseurs seeking authenticity and traditional significance
69.90 carats / 43.5 x 22.2 x 8.2 mm
Estimated: $225 - $250