How to judge the quality of Buddha sculptures?

Eyes——Pea’s smiling eyes look in all directions

Maitreya Buddha's eyes must be divine. According to legend, Maitreya Buddha can see in all directions and see the joy, anger, sorrow and happiness of the world. Maitreya Buddha's eyes cannot have any flaws. Looking into Maitreya Buddha's eyes, you can feel an inexplicable smile. And such kind eyes and gentle brows reflect the Buddha’s compassion.

Face - A happy and smiling face brings peace

The face of jade Buddha carvings should look clean, without blemishes, cotton, etc., and the contours of the face should look festive, making people feel happy at a glance. The festive Maitreya Buddha face can bring good luck to the wearer. Finally, attention should also be paid to the left-right symmetry of the face.

Lower handle: round and plump, increase happiness and longevity

In ancient times, it was said that the rounder the lower handle of a person's body, the more blessed and long-lived that person is. The same is true for Maitreya Buddha. When choosing a jade Buddha, you should also observe the lower handle of the jade Buddha. The rounder and more delicate the lower handle of the jade Buddha, the more blessed the Buddha is. Try not to buy Buddhas with pointed lower handles.

Belly - a big circle that contains everything

Everyone knows that Maitreya Buddha has a very big and round belly. In Buddhism, "a big belly means magnanimity", which shows that the wearer is tolerant and generous, so now we should choose one with a big belly.

But it also has to be suitable. The belly of Maitreya Buddha should be kept slightly higher than the face of the Buddha. However, there is another point to note: the belly and the face cannot be on the same plane, that is, the same height.

Overall - the appearance should be decent and grand

When choosing a Buddha statue, you should see if it is pleasing to the eye. The carving lines of the Buddha should be smooth, the facial features should be straight, and the left and right sides of the Buddha should be symmetrical, including the belly, eyes, ears, hands, etc. When choosing a Buddha statue, pleasing to the eye is very important.

In addition to observing the Buddha's appearance, there is also a difference between sitting Buddha and standing Buddha.

Sitting Buddha

Most of the Maitreya Buddhas on the market are sitting Buddhas, with kind eyes and a steady and calm look.

Standing Buddha

Some of the Buddhas are also carved into standing Buddhas, which make them look more lively. They are not much different from sitting Buddhas, both of them have big bellies and smiling faces.

Relatively speaking, sitting Buddhas are a little more expensive than standing Buddhas, because most sitting Buddhas are round, and these Maitreya Buddhas require more materials. Standing Buddhas are long in shape, and are mostly made of jade sheets, which also does not require much material, so there is a certain difference in price.