Jadeite Jade Carved Monk Budai Heads Necklace, Sterling
Jadeite jade carved bead heads of the Buddhist Monk Budai, popularly known as the "Happy Buddha" or "Laughing Buddha". The carved beads are strung on a sterling chain with a sterling circle pendant. Inside the pendant is a free hanging Chinese character for "good fortune". There is an etched motif on the bottom of the pendant. There are fourteen Budai heads each approximately 1 inch tall. They freely move on the chain. The pendant is 1 1/2 inches in diameter. The chain is an oval link chain with a spring ring clasp 2 mm in diameter. The clasp is marked "Sterling".
Measures 18 3/4 inches long. Weighs 199.1 grams
Jadeite Jade confirmed by refractive index reading.
Condition Report: Very good condition with wear consistent with age.
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Jadeite jade carved bead heads of the Buddhist Monk Budai, popularly known as the "Happy Buddha" or "Laughing Buddha". The carved beads are strung on a sterling chain with a sterling circle pendant. Inside the pendant is a free hanging Chinese character for "good fortune". There is an etched motif on the bottom of the pendant. There are fourteen Budai heads each approximately 1 inch tall. They freely move on the chain. The pendant is 1 1/2 inches in diameter. The chain is an oval link chain with a spring ring clasp 2 mm in diameter. The clasp is marked "Sterling".
Measures 18 3/4 inches long. Weighs 199.1 grams
Jadeite Jade confirmed by refractive index reading.
Condition Report: Very good condition with wear consistent with age.
