Suspending a translucent lavender jadeite well carved as a baby Buddha resting on a lotus pedestal, completed by a jadeite and shell bead necklace. Lavender jadeite baby Buddha measuring approximately 70.14 x 30.75 x 17.10mm. Length approximately 60cm. Signed Jun in Chinese for Wang Junyi. This lot contains jadeite or rubies originating in Burma (also known as Myanmar) and also articles of jewellery containing such gemstones may not be imported into the U.S. With respect to items containing any other types of gemstones originating in Burma (e.g. sapphires), such items may be imported into the U.S. provided that the gemstones were mounted or incorporated into articles of jewellery outside of Burma as long as the setting is not of a temporary nature. Loose gemstones of any type originating in Burma may not be imported into the U.S. In this regard, purchaser’s inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify a cancellation of the sale or any delay in payment.
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WANG JUNYI Wang Junyi, a jadeite sculptor combining the traditional jade carving skill with the concept in contemporary art, is well known for his artistic creation rich in humanistic spirit. Being awarded the Master of Superb Craftsmanship, the top prize in Chinese jade carving industry, Wang’s art creation is an integration of exquisite craftsmanship and innovation. To be offered in this sale are two exceptional carvings by Wang, including a natural lavender jadeite ‘Baby Buddha’ and shell bead pendent necklace, together with a natural icy jadeite and shell bead pendent necklace. In his creation of the ‘Baby Buddha’, Wang strictly adheres to the traditional proportion of Buddha figure in Buddhism, delivering his utterly breathtaking mastery of craftsmanship and pioneering creativity to discerning jadeite lovers.