White Hetian Jade Carving: Pixiu, 73 g
Reference: 163YU-93162
This individual piece has been collected and is kept online as a reference (status checked October 2, 2026).
Pixiu, carved in white nephrite. This piece is listed at 73 g.
Product Details
- Material
- White nephrite
- Listed origin
- Xinjiang, China
- Design
- Pixiu
- Format
- Carving
- Dimensions
- 72.2 x 23.8 mm
- Approximate dimensions in inches
- 2.84 x 0.94 in
- Weight
- 73 g
- Collection
- Jade Plaques
- Availability
- Previously collected; reference archive
- Surface detail
- Yellow skin
- Material form
- Alluvial pebble material (zi liao), as described
About This Piece
This Pixiu carving follows a horizontal animal form rather than a flat rectangular plaque. A prominent snout, curled body and deeply separated paws give it volume, and the side views reveal its rounded profile.
Carving details and what to examine
Compare the outer profile in the full view with the smaller carved details in the close-ups. An angled view helps separate changes in surface depth from differences caused by lighting. Photographs are useful for studying the composition, but do not establish the maker, the tools used or a workmanship grade.
Material and stated origin
This carving is listed as white nephrite and depicts Pixiu. Its stated origin is Xinjiang, China; the geographic attribution is separate from mineral identification. The supplied description notes yellow skin. This is a description of appearance, not confirmation of treatment status.
Details Yufu Jade confirms for a proposed similar piece
- Material and any available testing
- Height, width, thickness and weight
- Carving subject and cultural context
- Both faces, edges and suspension details