Lot 196
Pale Celadon Jade Buddha’s Hand Citron, 18th/19th Century
Lot 196 Details
Pale Celadon Jade Buddha’s Hand Citron, 18th/19th Century
Realistically rendered in the round as a Buddha’s hand citron with irregular and waving tendrils, the stem at the base with several oblong leaves continuing along the top and underside, the stone of a pale and consistent celadon colour with minor white inclusions near the stem. Wood stand
width 5.1" — 13 cm.
Estimate $20,000-$25,000
Provenance:
Formerly from an estate from Syracuse NY.
Note:
The Buddha’s hand citron, with its characteristic bulbous body, long irregular tendrils and dimpled rind, is frequently depicted in Chinese art, and regarded as an auspicious object. Symbolically, the brightly coloured citrus fruit is associated with happiness, wealth, and longevity. Although the fruit is often depicted individually, as in the case of this carving, it can also be combined with other auspicious objects such as pomegranates and peaches, to form the “three abundances”.