0161-天然水晶弥勒佛 Natural crystal Maitreya Buddha statue

Carved from natural rock crystal (not glass), this Maitreya Buddha is flawless, devoid of any impurities or visible lines, discernible only under a high-powered magnifying glass as a product of natural materials. Its brilliance shines under light, radiating a sparkling and luminous glow. The Maitreya Buddha is depicted with hands resting on the knees, bare-chested, and with an exposed abdomen, seated in a full lotus position, with a perpetual smiling expression, crescent-shaped eyebrows, portraying a joyful and carefree demeanor. The facial features exhibit typical characteristics of the mid-Qing Dynasty.

Crystal, also known as “shuiyu” or “shuibai” in ancient times, is highly prized when it possesses immaculate purity. In Buddhist scriptures, crystal is listed as one of the four treasures, believed to hold the power of universal salvation and protection against malevolent forces. The dimensions are approximately 8 cm in height, 8 cm in base width, and it weighs around 190 grams.

天然水晶（rock crystal 非玻璃水晶）雕弥勒佛，通体无一丝杂质，无一星半点石纹，唯有在高倍放大镜下能分辩出是天然材质。灯下光芒四射，晶莹璀璨。弥勒佛两手置膝上，袒胸露腹，全伽趺坐，笑口常开，眉弯如月，一副云淡风轻，万事悠然的喜悦相。开脸是典型清代中期特征。水晶古称水玉或水碧，其中皎洁无暇者极为珍贵。佛经中水晶被列为四大宝崐藏之一，有普度众生，驱邪避害的法力。高八公分左右，底宽8公分左右，重约190克。