White Hetian Jade Plaque: Farming and Weaving, 58.4 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 long rectangular relief brings farming figures and a rural setting into a single vertical scene. The oblique close-up shows the carved foreground rising above a smooth pale background and follows the rounded lower edge. 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 69 x 34 mm, approximately 2.72 x 1.34 in. Compare these measurements with a ruler to judge the scale. Listed weight: 58.4 g. Confirm the suspension opening and any included cord or fittings.

Farming and rural work are longstanding subjects in Chinese art. Figures, plants and waterside settings connect the small carved scene with everyday life and the rhythm of the seasons. Read this as the traditional subject of the carving, rather than a statement about its age, maker or a promised effect on the owner.