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Sinkiang Hotan Mutton Fat White Jade Mad Monk #966731

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Sinkiang Hotan Mutton Fat White Jade Mad Monk #966731
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We are offering this very fine Mad Monk Ji Gong Carving. The color of the gemstone is pure white. The white color is even and texture a bit oily. The Monk is going to drink the wine in the gourd. He is wears a strong of long Mala Beads. In the Song Dynasty (1162 ?1194) there lived a monk named Ji Gong. Although his behavior was too outrageous for the elders of the Ling Yin Temple (near Hangzhou, China) Ji Gong had a kind heart and was always ready to lend a helping hand to the ordinary folks. Unlike monks of his time, Ji Gong ate meat and drank wine but his level of cultivation was so high that he came to know for himself the truth of Buddh?s teachings. After being expelled from the temple, Ji Gong roamed the streets happily, helping people whenever he could. As he wore beggar-like clothes and was always seen smiling and laughing, people termed him the Mad Monk?

It was said that Ji Gong possessed magical powers from his cultivation of Buddhism. As he always seemed to be able to assist the poor from being bullied by the rich, people began to think of him as a Bodhisattva, who came to their aid without fail. It was not long before Ji Gong joined the ranks of the Eight Immortals and 18 Arhats, faithfully worshipped by laymen.

Even today, the Chinese believes that Ji Gong can help them overcome problems and difficulties. Here, he is depicted in his most famous posture; sitting on a rock with his knee up, his slippers abandoned at the bottom of the rock and holding a cup of wine. ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:19th</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:China</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:3.3</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:0.7</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:1.5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:0.2</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:Sinkiang Hotan Mutton Fat White Jade Mad Monk</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:Hotan White Jade</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Hand Carved</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Canton</td></tr>
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