White Hetian Jade Plaque: The Sage of Painting, 138 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.

An unusually long panel carries a scholar-painter subject beneath an angled crest. The front scene, subdued reverse decoration and illuminated view show different aspects of the plaque's tall proportions. The framing is part of the composition, so examine its relationship to the central motif as well as the motif itself. Edge and angled views help show whether the border is raised, recessed or simply outlined, and make the transitions into the main surface easier to assess.

The listed dimensions are 114 x 39 mm, approximately 4.49 x 1.54 in. Compare these measurements with a ruler to judge the scale. Listed weight: 138 g. Confirm the suspension opening and any included cord or fittings.

The Sage of Painting is an honorific title used for a master painter. Here it frames the scholar-painter scene as a tribute to artistic cultivation; the supplied information does not securely identify the individual portrayed. Read this as the traditional subject of the carving, rather than a statement about its age, maker or a promised effect on the owner.