White Hetian Jade Plaque: The Thousand-Mile Horse, 57.6 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.

A small horse scene occupies the foot of a long rectangular panel beneath distant mountains. A tiny red seal-like accent appears near the upper field; the reverse is plain. The quieter reverse gives a useful comparison with the worked face. View the front, back and edge together to see how the relief meets the outline and how the polish changes across the surfaces. A smooth-looking back in a photograph does not establish that the stone is free of internal features.

The listed dimensions are 67.5 x 38.5 mm, approximately 2.66 x 1.52 in. Compare these measurements with a ruler to judge the scale. Listed weight: 57.6 g. Confirm the suspension opening and any included cord or fittings.

The horse is a familiar emblem of energy, achievement and forward movement in Chinese art. Carved depictions range from compact resting animals to figures shown in motion. Read this as the traditional subject of the carving, rather than a statement about its age, maker or a promised effect on the owner.