White Hetian Jade Plaque: Orchid, 8.5 g
Reference: 163YU-102504
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 8.5 g.
Product Details
- Material
- White nephrite
- Listed origin
- Xinjiang, China
- Design
- Orchid
- Format
- Plaque
- Dimensions
- 36.5 x 21.5 mm
- Approximate dimensions in inches
- 1.44 x 0.85 in
- Weight
- 8.5 g
- Collection
- Jade Plaques
- Availability
- Previously collected; reference archive
- Surface detail
- Yellow skin
- Material form
- Alluvial pebble material (zi liao), as described
About This Piece
A single orchid composition rises across a small rectangular face. Its fine curved leaves leave much of the jade open, and the uncarved reverse continues that restrained treatment.
Carving details and what to examine
The plant forms invite a close look at the meeting points between petals, leaves and the surrounding ground. Compare these small details with the larger outline to judge the balance of the design. Side lighting is useful for seeing depth without mistaking a cast shadow for a carved line.
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. The supplied description notes yellow skin. 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