White Russian Nephrite Plaque: Guan Gong Reading, 119.3 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.

Two small figure medallions are set one above the other on the front. The reverse carries bamboo and an inscription, and the edge photograph shows the concentrated brown skin along the upper side. The lettering adds a second kind of detail to the carving. Look for clear separation between strokes and ask for a straight-on close-up if the wording matters to you. An inscription can be decorative or literary; it is not, by itself, evidence of the maker or the date.

The listed dimensions are 85 x 50 mm, approximately 3.35 x 1.97 in. Compare these measurements with a ruler to judge the scale. Listed weight: 119.3 g. Confirm the suspension opening and any included cord or fittings.

Guan Gong is the revered form of Guan Yu, a historical general celebrated in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. His long beard and martial bearing are associated with loyalty, courage and integrity. Read this as the traditional subject of the carving, rather than a statement about its age, maker or a promised effect on the owner.