White Hetian Jade Plaque: Guanyin Holding a Lotus, 35 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.

An openwork floral crest rises above a tapering panel of seated Guanyin. The layered lotus seat and the scalloped lower border give this plaque a more architectural outline than a plain oval pendant. Openwork creates actual openings through the jade, so the surrounding bridges are part of the structure as well as the design. Look at both faces and the inside edges under changing light to assess the finish and check for damage around these narrow connections.

The listed dimensions are 60 x 29 mm, approximately 2.36 x 1.14 in. Compare these measurements with a ruler to judge the scale. Listed weight: 35 g. Confirm the suspension opening and any included cord or fittings.

Guanyin is the bodhisattva of compassion, known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit. Lotus flowers, flowing robes and a halo are familiar elements of Guanyin imagery in Chinese jade carving. Read this as the traditional subject of the carving, rather than a statement about its age, maker or a promised effect on the owner.