Large Chinese Mughal Milky Jade Bowl

Qianlong Emperor, 1735-1796 AD. A carved translucent jade bowl with basal ring and flared rim, the outer face with four facing figures of Buddha sitting cross-legged with radiate crown, robe draped from the left shoulder, sphere in the lap and right hand raised in the mudra of instruction, coiled tendrils and vegetation around and between the figures. 415 grams, 20.6cm (8 1/4"). From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. [A video of this lot is available on TimeLine Auctions website]
Condition Report: Very fine condition.