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Natural Pore-Skin Qinghua Hetian Seed Jade Palm Carving - Archaic-Style Dragon, 158.6 g

Reference: 163YU-92841

This individual piece has been collected and is kept online as a reference (status checked October 2, 2026).

A natural pore-skin Qinghua Hetian jade hand piece carved on both faces with archaic chi dragons, in an old, archaistic style.

Product Details

Material
Hetian jade (nephrite); Qinghua jade with natural pore skin, as described by the source
Origin
Xinjiang, China; seed material, as described by the source
Colour
Qinghua (ink-grey and white)
Design
Archaic chi dragons with bi disc and beast-face mask
Dimensions
84.7 x 59 mm (depth confirmed per piece)
Weight
158.6 g
Category
Hetian Jade Palm Carvings
Availability
Previously collected; reference archive
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About This Piece

The Qinghua stone keeps its natural pore skin, and its grey-and-white body is carved on one face with two chi dragons (螭龙) rising through the air in an archaic, archaistic style, with a further dragon worked in white jade at the top. The reverse carries a beast-face mask, and the design includes a jade bi disc, an ancient ritual form. Listed at 84.7 x 59 mm and 158.6 g, this is a broad, substantial piece. Ask Yufu Jade to confirm the depth and send photographs of both faces.

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  • Every side plus an in-hand scale photograph

The meaning behind this piece

The chi dragon is a hornless dragon form from early Chinese art, and here it is paired with a bi disc to suggest rising to distinction — the phrase 必定成龙 means 'surely becoming a dragon'. As cultural imagery it stands for aspiration and refinement, not any promised outcome.

Sizing and wear

At 84.7 x 59 mm (approx. 3.3 x 2.3 in) and 158.6 g, this is a broad hand piece that sits across the palm; the third dimension is confirmed per piece.

Keeping this piece at its best

  • Wipe with a soft, barely damp cloth and dry at once.
  • Keep it away from chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners.
  • Store it in a padded box so the relief carving is protected.

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Evidence for this listing

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Documentation status for 163YU-92841

This archived piece is not offered for sale. For any proposed similar piece, ask whether a laboratory report is available for that exact item. Request a readable copy showing the issuing laboratory, report number, item photograph, measurements and the scope of the conclusion. Verify the number through the laboratory's own official service and compare the report details with the item being offered.

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Common Questions

Can I buy this exact piece?

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.

What is an archaic-style dragon?

It is a hornless chi dragon (螭龙) rendered in the archaistic manner of early Chinese bronzes and jades, with sinuous, energetic lines. This older style is prized for its sense of history and restraint.

What should I ask before buying this piece?

Because the carving runs across two faces, ask Yufu Jade for photographs of both the front and the reverse, plus the confirmed depth and an in-hand image, so you can judge the full design and scale.

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