Victorian Carved Coral Budai Charm french jet The jasper stone has been

The jasper stone has been carved with a chicken pecking at the ground

each one furnished with a pearl drop in the middle

It features alternating strips of fine gold and steel wire wrapped around an 18k gold core to create a gorgeous warm/cool colour contrast

Wearable length: 6 inches unstretched

He's portrayed as a sad clown

Victorian Carved Coral Budai Charm french jet The jasper stone has beenDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 Charming antique coral Budai charm dating from the latter half of the 19th century. Budai is a semi historical Chinese monk, worshipped is Chan Buddhisman as Maitreya Buddha one who will appear on Earth in the future, achieve complete enlightenment, and go on to teach the pure dharma. The prophecy of the Mautreya refers to a point in the future when the dharma will have been forgotten by most on Earth. Budai is said to have