White Hetian Jade Plaque: Boating in a Mountain Landscape, 44.7 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 rectangular boating scene uses small figures, trees and distant buildings to build depth. The close-up makes the narrow incised lines and stepped framing around the lower edge easier to see. 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.

The listed dimensions are 57 x 35 mm, approximately 2.24 x 1.38 in. Compare these measurements with a ruler to judge the scale. Listed weight: 44.7 g. Confirm the suspension opening and any included cord or fittings.

Chinese landscape carving, often called shanshui, translates mountains and water into relief. Differences in scale, open space and overlapping forms suggest distance within a small piece of jade. Read this as the traditional subject of the carving, rather than a statement about its age, maker or a promised effect on the owner.