White Hetian Jade Plaque: Lotus and Butterflies, 29 g
Reference: 163YU-100107
This individual piece has been collected and is kept online as a reference (status checked October 2, 2026).
Lotus and Butterflies, carved in white nephrite. This piece is listed at 29 g.
Product Details
- Material
- White nephrite
- Listed origin
- Xinjiang, China
- Design
- Lotus and Butterflies
- Format
- Plaque
- Dimensions
- 54.2 x 29.5 mm
- Approximate dimensions in inches
- 2.13 x 1.16 in
- Weight
- 29 g
- Collection
- Jade Plaques
- Availability
- Previously collected; reference archive
- Surface detail
- Retained pebble-skin texture
- Material form
- Alluvial pebble material (zi liao), as described
About This Piece
Lotus blossoms and butterflies follow the oval face of this plaque. Turning it over reveals a framed vertical inscription, giving the two sides quite different compositions.
Carving details and what to examine
The lettering adds a second kind of detail to the carving. Look for clear separation between strokes and ask for a straight-on close-up if the wording matters to you. An inscription can be decorative or literary; it is not, by itself, evidence of the maker or the date.
Material and stated origin
This plaque is listed as white nephrite and depicts Lotus and Butterflies. Its stated origin is Xinjiang, China; the geographic attribution is separate from mineral identification. The supplied description notes retained pebble-skin texture. 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