Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Chinese Jadeite Figure to the 19th Century.
The natural variation of the jadeite has been used with real artistic sensitivity: the softer green areas form the figure and central body of the composition, while the warmer brownish tones enrich the surrounding leaves and lotus forms.
The subject is a young figure holding a lotus, seated within a bold arrangement of large carved leaves and flowing plant forms. In Chinese symbolism, the lotus is associated with purity, harmony, renewal and good fortune. Here the motif is treated as a full sculptural composition rather than a simple decorative emblem. The figure appears to emerge naturally from the surrounding foliage, giving the piece a strong sense of movement and depth.
The quality of carving is excellent. The face, hands, robe folds, leaf veins and small botanical details are all carefully worked. The stone has very good translucency: when lit from behind, the figure glows through the body of the carving, giving the object a luminous depth and confirming the quality of the material. This is a substantial piece, weighing 748 grams without the stand, with a height of 15 cm without the stand and 18 cm including the stand.
The fitted wooden stand was made specifically for this figure. Its carved openwork and plant motifs echo the botanical carving of the jadeite itself, making the whole object read as a complete display composition.
The condition is very good. There is one neat repair to the lotus stem and a small, discreet chip to the top of the lotus/stem. The main figure, body, face, hands, leaves and base of the carving are otherwise in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
Height without stand: 15 cm
Height with stand: 18 cm
Width: 11.5 cm
Depth: 7.5 cm
Weight without stand: 748 g
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Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Chinese Jadeite Figure to the 19th Century.
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Large Chinese Carved Jadeite Figure with Lotus, Late Qing / Early Republic
