The source describes this as white Hetian seed jade (nephrite) with no skin colour called out, letting the pale stone carry the whole design. A young woman reclines against a rock in a calm, dreamlike pose, her figure rounded and her hair spread loose. Listed at 50.9 x 49 mm and 57.8 g, the third dimension is confirmed per piece. Ask Yufu Jade for in-hand photographs and current images before ordering.
Details Yufu Jade confirms for a proposed similar piece
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 reclining beauty belongs to the classical theme of the woman at rest, an ideal of tranquillity and softness that recurs in Chinese painting and jade. White jade, prized for its purity, was long a natural choice for such figures. The piece conveys a cultural appreciation of feminine grace — a symbol, not a promise.
Sizing and wear
At 50.9 x 49 mm (about 2.0 x 1.9 in) and 57.8 g, this is a near-square, compact piece that nestles neatly in the palm. Ask Yufu Jade for the depth and a scale photograph.
Keeping this piece at its best
Wipe with a soft damp cloth and dry immediately.
Keep it away from ultrasonic cleaners and chemicals.
Store in a padded box or soft pouch when not in use.
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.
Is a reclining beauty an appropriate gift?
It suits a collector who enjoys classical figure carving, though the subject is personal, so it is best given to someone who collects such pieces. Confirm the current photos with Yufu Jade first.
What does the reclining figure represent?
It is a classical 'beauty at rest' subject, expressing tranquillity and softness in the tradition of Chinese figure painting and jade. The meaning is aesthetic and cultural rather than a promise.
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