This piece is worked from white Xinjiang Hetian seed jade with no skin colour emphasised in the listing. The carving is a rounded gourd, described with a finely veined leaf, winding vine tendrils and a small bat resting on the fruit. Listed dimensions are 61.7 x 32.3 mm with a weight of 77.4 g, and the depth is confirmed per piece. Ask Yufu Jade for current photos and a depth measurement before you order.
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Material and any available testing
Height, width, depth and weight
Carving subject and cultural context
Every side plus an in-hand scale photograph
The meaning behind this piece
The gourd (瓜, gua) is a traditional emblem of abundance because a single vine carries many gourds and seeds. The bat (蝠, fu) echoes the word for blessing (福, fu), so a bat perched on a gourd is a long-standing way to wish for blessings and a thriving, well-fed household.
Sizing and wear
At 61.7 x 32.3 mm and 77.4 g, it reads as a slender, egg-shaped hand piece roughly 2.4 x 1.3 in that tucks neatly into a closed palm.
Keeping this piece at its best
Wipe with a soft damp cloth and dry thoroughly to keep the polish bright.
Do not expose it to ultrasonic cleaners, steam or harsh detergents.
Keep it in a padded box or soft pouch away from metal jewellery.
This archived piece is not offered for sale. For any proposed similar piece, ask whether a laboratory report is available for that exact item. Request a readable copy showing the issuing laboratory, report number, item photograph, measurements and the scope of the conclusion. Verify the number through the laboratory's own official service and compare the report details with the item being offered.
Use the central evidence guide to understand what a report can establish, how to verify its issuer and which current-condition views to request.
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.
How should I hold or display this gourd piece?
It is carved to sit in the hand, but it also stands upright for a shelf or desk; place it on a soft mat so the polished surface does not rest on hard stone.
Is this a good gift?
Yes — the gourd-and-bat motif is a traditional wish for blessings and abundance, which makes it a warm gift for a housewarming or a new home.
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