STERLING JADE BUDDHA Slide Pendant-Vintage Carved Budai Putai Hotei-Asian Chinese Nepal Tibetan-Good Luck shops Lucky Immortal Deity-White Jadeite

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Hand carved jade Buddha set into sterling 925 silver. Most likely from Tibet or Nepal.

Just about 2-1/4" (5.5 cm) tall by 1-1/4" (2.9 cm) wide by 3/16" (5 mm) thick. I don't see any markings or hallmarks. The jade has been electronically tested & is jadeite jade. The silver been tested & is at least sterling if not solid silver. Nice weight - 15.6 g / .55 oz.

Buddha meaning the 'one who is awake' or 'awakened into enlightenment'. The Buddhism religion started in India & moved to China. There are over 500 million followers today. Buddhists believe in a non-indulgent life, but not one with fasting or hardships either. This is referred to as a ‘middle path'.

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