White Hetian Jade Plaque: Orchid, 20.2 g
Reference: 163YU-101504
This individual piece has been collected and is kept online as a reference (status checked October 2, 2026).
Orchid, carved in white nephrite. This piece is listed at 20.2 g.
Product Details
- Material
- White nephrite
- Listed origin
- Xinjiang, China
- Design
- Orchid
- Format
- Plaque
- Dimensions
- 58 x 33 mm
- Approximate dimensions in inches
- 2.28 x 1.3 in
- Weight
- 20.2 g
- Collection
- Jade Plaques
- Availability
- Previously collected; reference archive
- Material form
- Alluvial pebble material (zi liao), as described
About This Piece
Long orchid leaves and a small flower occupy one face of a rounded plaque. The reverse carries a short inscription near the top, balancing the delicate botanical lines.
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 Orchid. Its stated origin is Xinjiang, China; the geographic attribution is separate from mineral identification.
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