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Qinghua Hetian Seed Jade Palm Carving - Happy Pig, 67 g

Reference: 163YU-92477

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

A Qinghua Hetian seed jade hand piece carved with a chubby pig dozing on a lotus, its pale and inky patches worked into the design.

Product Details

Material
Hetian jade (nephrite); Qinghua (ink-and-white) seed material, as described by the source
Origin
Xinjiang, China; seed material, as described by the source
Colour
Qinghua — ink-grey with white
Design
Happy pig resting on a lotus
Dimensions
46 x 35 mm (depth confirmed per piece)
Weight
67 g
Category
Hetian Jade Palm Carvings
Availability
Previously collected; reference archive
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About This Piece

The source describes this as Qinghua Hetian seed jade (nephrite), the term for stone that mixes inky graphite tones with pale white jade. A rounded pig rests on a lotus, with the lighter jade carved into the leaf and a bloom opening below. Listed at 46 x 35 mm and 67 g, the depth is confirmed per piece. Ask Yufu Jade for in-hand photographs and current images before ordering.

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The meaning behind this piece

In Chinese, pig (zhu) sounds like the word for 'blessing', and the pig — one of the zodiac animals — is a folk symbol of contentment and abundance. Paired with the lotus, a sign of purity, the motif reads as a light-hearted wish for a full and happy life, offered as a cultural association only.

Sizing and wear

A compact 46 x 35 mm (about 1.8 x 1.4 in) at 67 g, this is an easy one-hand piece with a pleasing, rounded heft. Ask Yufu Jade for the depth and a scale photograph.

Keeping this piece at its best

  • Dust with a soft dry cloth; dampen only lightly when needed.
  • Keep the piece dry and away from harsh chemicals.
  • Store in a padded box, away from harder stones.

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Documentation status for 163YU-92477

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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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.

Why is the pig a lucky motif in Chinese carving?

The word for pig, zhu, sounds like the word for blessing, and the pig is a zodiac animal tied to contentment and plenty. The pairing with a lotus adds a note of purity — it is a folk symbol, not a promise.

How do I clean the inky and white areas?

The same gentle method works for both: a soft, slightly damp cloth, then dry immediately. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, which can stress the stone.

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