White Hetian Jade Plaque: Guanyin Holding a Lotus, 52.4 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.

Guanyin holds a lotus within a rectangular panel with an arched crown. The plain reverse contrasts with the layered pedestal and fine halo on the front. 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 52 x 40.5 mm, approximately 2.05 x 1.59 in. Compare these measurements with a ruler to judge the scale. Listed weight: 52.4 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.