A CELADON JADE SEATED BUDDHA INSIDE A SHRINE 清代 白玉佛像佛龛 China, Qing dynasty This jade Buddha sculpture is meticulously carved from a single piece of celadon jade, with the entire figure sculpted in the round, within a niche, rendered in high relief. The Buddha, with a serene countenance of rounded facial features, dignified expression, arched eyebrows, downcast eyes, elongated earlobes, and a rounded chin with a slight point, evoking a sense of both fullness and elegance. Adorned in a long skirt reaching the chest and tied with a sash, the torso is exposed, revealing a necklace adorning the neck. Draped in a robe with flowing lines, the natural folds add to the Buddha's graceful and majestic appearance. The Buddha's arms hang naturally, with hands forming the gesture of meditation in front of the abdomen. The lower body, with crossed legs in full lotus position, is partially concealed by the long skirt and the ground, showing only the bare feet nestled together. The overall posture exudes a sense of tranquillity and naturalness, radiating a profound sense of compassion. Resting on a lotus pedestal, the base is intricately carved with a full row of beaded patterns around the waist area, while the lotus petals gently curl upwards at both ends. H: 11.7cm