White Hetian Jade Plaque: Shakyamuni Buddha, 20.5 g
Reference: 163YU-100935
This individual piece has been collected and is kept online as a reference (status checked October 2, 2026).
Shakyamuni Buddha, carved in white nephrite. This piece is listed at 20.5 g.
Product Details
- Material
- White nephrite
- Listed origin
- Xinjiang, China
- Design
- Shakyamuni Buddha
- Format
- Plaque
- Dimensions
- 45 x 29 mm
- Approximate dimensions in inches
- 1.77 x 1.14 in
- Weight
- 20.5 g
- Collection
- Jade Plaques
- Availability
- Previously collected; reference archive
- Surface detail
- Retained pebble-skin texture
- Material form
- Alluvial pebble material (zi liao), as described
About This Piece
Shakyamuni sits in meditation above a rounded lotus base on a rectangular panel. A plain halo encloses the head, while the open background keeps the folded hands and robe easy to read.
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 Shakyamuni Buddha. Its stated origin is Xinjiang, China; the geographic attribution is separate from mineral identification. The supplied description notes retained pebble-skin texture. 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