RARE, Chinese nephrite white jade carved octagonal bowl. Potted with slightly rounded sides rising from footed base toward flat opening, straight opening, curved side, foot base with lotus flower form. Each sides enclosing a carving in shallow relief of various kind of eight Buddha. The carving is superb, finely polished, the jade shows moist milky appearance, with clean pale-celadon tone, and beautiful translucent. Elegancy come with tall hardwood stand carved with scrolling ruyi and Auspicious pattern. Jade, as a stone, has five virtues. Its glossiness and warmth is like benevolence. Because inside and outside is the same, so that knowing the outside one knows the inside, this may be likened to righteousness. Its far-reaching sound (when struck) may be heard from afar, like wisdom. It is not easily bent, but can be broken, which may be likened to courage. Jade can be sharpened, but not to the point where it can injure people; this quality is like self-regulation or restraint.Measurements: 86.31mm H x 125.62mm Diam. Weight: 773.6g Stand: 65.05mm H