Victorian Carved Coral Budai Charm french jet It was made in England

It was made in England in the early 19th century

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

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

He's portrayed as a sad clown

It features six primary points

Victorian Carved Coral Budai Charm french jet It was made in EnglandDATE: 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