White Hetian Jade Plaque: Phoenix Facing the Sun, 43 g
Reference: 163YU-95640
This individual piece has been collected and is kept online as a reference (status checked October 2, 2026).
Phoenix Facing the Sun, carved in white nephrite. This piece is listed at 43 g.
Product Details
- Material
- White nephrite
- Listed origin
- Xinjiang, China
- Design
- Phoenix Facing the Sun
- Format
- Plaque
- Dimensions
- 69 x 32 mm
- Approximate dimensions in inches
- 2.72 x 1.26 in
- Weight
- 43 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 phoenix curves across an oval plaque with a prominent round sun motif above it. The third photograph lights the jade from behind, changing the contrast between the raised bird and its background. The source notes small cotton-like inclusions in the jade; these should be assessed in the close-up photographs.
Carving details and what to examine
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.
Material and stated origin
This plaque is listed as white nephrite and depicts Phoenix Facing the Sun. 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