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A white Hetian jade fish sculpture from Xinjiang seed material with jujube-red skin. The Nian Nian You Yu design expresses a wish for abundance year after year. This compact display carving measures 90 x 48 x 40 mm and weighs 276 g.
Product Details
Material
White Hetian jade (nephrite)
Origin
Xinjiang, China; seed material (alluvial jade pebbles, zi liao)
This white Hetian jade sculpture brings together a pale nephrite body and jujube-red skin, known to Chinese jade collectors as zao hong pi. The term describes the deep reddish-brown outer colour, named after ripe jujube dates. The material is identified as Xinjiang Hetian jade seed material, or zi liao: jade found as water-worn pebbles in alluvial deposits. A curved fish with defined scales is carved across the front, bringing the warmer skin colour into the design. The carving is titled Nian Nian You Yu, translated here as Abundance Year After Year. At 90 mm long, 48 mm wide and 40 mm thick, with a weight of 276 g, it offers a compact format for a desk, shelf or collector display. Compare the three product views to appreciate the relationship between the white jade and the coloured skin. Ask Yufu Jade for daylight close-ups, treatment information and any available testing documents for this individual piece. A display stand is not specified; confirm support and presentation options before ordering.
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The meaning behind this piece
Nian Nian You Yu means Abundance Year After Year, a traditional Chinese wish for lasting prosperity and having more than enough. In Chinese, yu, the word for fish, sounds like yu, meaning surplus or abundance. This wordplay makes fish a familiar subject in Chinese art and New Year gifts. The title conveys that cultural blessing.
Size and display
Length 90 mm x width 48 mm x thickness 40 mm (approximately 3.54 x 1.89 x 1.57 inches). Weight: 276 g (approximately 9.74 oz). Listed in Jade Sculptures as a compact display carving. Confirm a suitable support and whether a stand is included before arranging it on a desk or shelf.
Keeping this piece at its best
Place the carving on a stable, padded support away from shelf edges and hard surfaces.
Lift it with clean hands and support the whole piece; avoid impacts and pressure on carved details.
Clean gently with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water, then dry. Avoid abrasive cleaners, harsh chemicals, steam and ultrasonic cleaning.
Keep it away from sudden temperature changes and store it separately in a padded box when not displayed.
Documentation status for Red-Skin White Hetian Jade Sculpture - Abundance Year After Year
Before ordering Red-Skin White Hetian Jade Sculpture - Abundance Year After Year, ask whether a laboratory report is available for this exact piece. 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 actual item.
Use the central evidence guide to understand what a report can establish, how to verify its issuer and which current-condition views to request.
It means Abundance Year After Year. The phrase is a traditional Chinese wish for prosperity, linked to the similar pronunciation of the Chinese words for fish and surplus.
What are jujube-red skin and Xinjiang seed jade?
Jujube-red skin, or zao hong pi, describes the reddish-brown exterior colour named after ripe jujube dates. Seed jade, or zi liao, refers to water-worn jade pebbles from alluvial deposits. This piece is described as white Hetian nephrite from Xinjiang seed material. Ask for treatment information and any testing documents available for the individual carving.
How large is this jade sculpture?
The carving measures 90 mm long, 48 mm wide and 40 mm thick, approximately 3.54 x 1.89 x 1.57 inches. It weighs 276 g, approximately 9.74 oz.
Is a display stand included?
A stand has not been specified for this piece. Ask Yufu Jade to confirm stand options and a suitable way to support the carving for display.
