Carving - Turquoise - China - Early 20th century

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Turquoise natural statuette from China dating to the early 20th century, titled Carving, depicting Budai the Laughing Buddha with an imperial dragon, weighing 175 g and measuring 6 cm high by 7 cm wide, in excellent condition.

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Ancient statuette in genuine turquoise - Laughing Buddha and Dragon - 175g

A statuette carved from a block of natural turquoise. This unique piece depicts Budai (the Laughing Buddha) in a relaxed posture, accompanied by a finely detailed protective imperial dragon.

The stone features a superb azure-blue color tinged with green, with a natural black matrix (veins) that attests to its authenticity and gives it a unique organic character.

Main features:

Material: natural turquoise (genuine stone).

Subject: Laughing Buddha and Dragon (Symbols of prosperity, joy, and protection).

Dimensions: Height 6 cm | Width 7 cm.

Weight: 175 grams (high density, a nice object to hold in the hand).

Condition: Good overall. The veins and visible micro-cracks are part of the natural turquoise structure (matrix).

Ideal for collectors of Asian art, enthusiasts of rare minerals, or as a high-quality Feng Shui decorative piece.

Ancient statuette in genuine turquoise - Laughing Buddha and Dragon - 175g

A statuette carved from a block of natural turquoise. This unique piece depicts Budai (the Laughing Buddha) in a relaxed posture, accompanied by a finely detailed protective imperial dragon.

The stone features a superb azure-blue color tinged with green, with a natural black matrix (veins) that attests to its authenticity and gives it a unique organic character.

Main features:

Material: natural turquoise (genuine stone).

Subject: Laughing Buddha and Dragon (Symbols of prosperity, joy, and protection).

Dimensions: Height 6 cm | Width 7 cm.

Weight: 175 grams (high density, a nice object to hold in the hand).

Condition: Good overall. The veins and visible micro-cracks are part of the natural turquoise structure (matrix).

Ideal for collectors of Asian art, enthusiasts of rare minerals, or as a high-quality Feng Shui decorative piece.

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
Early 20th century
Country of Origin
China
Material
Turquoise
Title of artwork
Carving
Condition
Excellent condition
FranceVerified
Private

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