Black and White Hetian Jade Plaque: Wushi, a Wish for Peace, 25 g

No. This individual piece has already been collected and remains online as a reference. You can ask Yufu Jade to look for a similar material, form or carving subject; any new piece is documented and quoted separately.

Dark edges surround a paler central field on this black and white Wushi plaque. An ornate crest and narrow border frame the smooth face, allowing the qinghua colour pattern to supply most of the decoration. The colour contrast helps separate parts of the composition. Compare the photographed colour boundaries with the carved outlines to see how the design uses the material. Colour placement is a visual feature; whether a coloured area is natural or treated requires separate evidence.

The listed dimensions are 46 x 25 mm, approximately 1.81 x 0.98 in. Compare these measurements with a ruler to judge the scale. Listed weight: 25 g. Confirm the suspension opening and any included cord or fittings.

Wushi plaques favour a broad uncarved field. The name plays on the Chinese expression for an absence of troubles, making a plain jade plaque a traditional wish for peace and an uneventful, contented life. Read this as the traditional subject of the carving, rather than a statement about its age, maker or a promised effect on the owner.