White Hetian Jade Plaque: Lady at Her Dressing Table, 55 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.

Two ladies appear within an elongated, tapering scene, one standing and one seated. Branches frame the upper area, and the close-up shows how the figures and lower decorative borders are cut at different depths. The framing is part of the composition, so examine its relationship to the central motif as well as the motif itself. Edge and angled views help show whether the border is raised, recessed or simply outlined, and make the transitions into the main surface easier to assess.

The listed dimensions are 86 x 39 mm, approximately 3.39 x 1.54 in. Compare these measurements with a ruler to judge the scale. Listed weight: 55 g. Confirm the suspension opening and any included cord or fittings.

Scenes of ladies at leisure belong to a long tradition in Chinese painting and decorative art. Dress, furnishings and garden details establish the setting; the scene should not be treated as a portrait of a named historical woman without further evidence. Read this as the traditional subject of the carving, rather than a statement about its age, maker or a promised effect on the owner.