White Hetian Jade Plaque: Monkey Bringing Good Fortune, 29.1 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.

A monkey reaches into a plant motif inside an ornate oval frame. Repeated scroll borders, a pierced crest and a small openwork base give the plaque a richly worked outline. 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 54 x 35 mm, approximately 2.13 x 1.38 in. Compare these measurements with a ruler to judge the scale. Listed weight: 29.1 g. Confirm the suspension opening and any included cord or fittings.

The monkey is a lively subject in Chinese decorative art and may also carry wordplay associated with rank or advancement. Its reaching pose and relationship to the branch give this composition its particular character. Read this as the traditional subject of the carving, rather than a statement about its age, maker or a promised effect on the owner.