White and Brown Hetian Jade Plaque: Monkey and Elephant, 27.7 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.

A monkey plays on an elephant in the pale portion of a narrow plaque beside a long golden-brown accent. The reverse is plain, while the contrasting colour concentrates attention on the asymmetrical animal scene. The quieter reverse gives a useful comparison with the worked face. View the front, back and edge together to see how the relief meets the outline and how the polish changes across the surfaces. A smooth-looking back in a photograph does not establish that the stone is free of internal features.

The listed dimensions are 51 x 21.8 mm, approximately 2.01 x 0.86 in. Compare these measurements with a ruler to judge the scale. Listed weight: 27.7 g. Confirm the suspension opening and any included cord or fittings.

The monkey and elephant form a Chinese visual pun about honours and high office: hou suggests a noble title and xiang suggests a minister. The design expresses a traditional aspiration rather than a promised career outcome. Read this as the traditional subject of the carving, rather than a statement about its age, maker or a promised effect on the owner.