Carved from a natural seed pebble of white jade, the stone is described as smooth, even and oily, with a jujube-red skin. The relief shows Xingtian, the war god, with a divine axe and a beast-face shield, his hands joined as if in a chant and his expression stern and unbowed. Listed at 80 x 41.4 mm and 128.7 g, this is a solid, medium hand piece. Ask Yufu Jade to confirm the depth and send detail photographs of the relief.
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Material and any available testing
Height, width, depth and weight
Carving subject and cultural context
Every side plus an in-hand scale photograph
The meaning behind this piece
Xingtian (刑天) is the war god who, after losing his head in battle, is said to have fought on using his chest as eyes and his navel as a mouth — an image of unyielding determination. The motif is read as a tribute to a spirit that refuses to give up. It is a cultural association, not a promise of any outcome.
Sizing and wear
At 80 x 41.4 mm (approx. 3.1 x 1.6 in) and 128.7 g, this is a comfortable hand piece with enough length for the relief to read; the third dimension is confirmed per piece.
Keeping this piece at its best
Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry immediately.
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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.
Who is Xingtian, the God of War?
Xingtian is a figure from the Shan Hai Jing, a mythic hero said to have kept fighting after losing his head, using his chest and navel as eyes and mouth. He stands for an unyielding, defiant spirit.
How should I maintain this relief carving?
Dust the relief with a soft brush, wipe gently with a barely damp cloth, and dry it at once. Avoid chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners, and store it in a padded box so the raised carving is not knocked.
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