White Hetian Jade Plaque: Li Bai Inviting the Moon, 84.5 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.

Li Bai reclines beneath a tree and raises a cup in this narrow rectangular scene. The open space around his gesture is balanced by fine branches overhead and a more densely carved lower section. 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 66.7 x 43.2 mm, approximately 2.63 x 1.7 in. Compare these measurements with a ruler to judge the scale. Listed weight: 84.5 g. Confirm the suspension opening and any included cord or fittings.

Li Bai was a major Tang-dynasty poet. Scenes of the poet with wine, moonlight or a landscape recall literary themes of imagination, friendship and freedom from everyday concerns. Read this as the traditional subject of the carving, rather than a statement about its age, maker or a promised effect on the owner.