The source describes this as white Hetian seed jade (nephrite) finished with a soft yellow skin, its pale body offset by the warmer outer colour. The carving shows a snake tucked among craggy rocks with only its head emerging, while the face carries low-relief archaic ornament and ancient characters. Listed at 63.4 x 38.4 mm and 67 g, the third dimension is confirmed per piece. Ask Yufu Jade for in-hand photographs and current daylight images before ordering.
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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 snake is one of the twelve zodiac animals, and in Chinese carving it is associated with wisdom, alertness and renewal. The archaic script and motifs on this piece nod to older jade traditions, and the source describes the design as a wish for protection and good fortune — a cultural association, not a promise of any outcome.
Sizing and wear
At 63.4 x 38.4 mm (about 2.5 x 1.5 in) and 67 g, this is a compact hand piece that sits comfortably in the palm. Ask Yufu Jade for the depth and an in-hand photo to judge its scale.
Keeping this piece at its best
Wipe with a soft, barely damp cloth, then dry at once.
Keep it dry and away from cosmetics and perfume.
Skip the ultrasonic cleaner and store it in a padded box.
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 hand piece?
It is shaped to rest in the palm, so most owners keep it within reach and pick it up to feel the polished surface. When not in hand, set it on a soft cloth or a small display stand away from direct sunlight.
What does the yellow skin on this jade mean?
The yellow skin is a natural surface layer of iron staining on the seed stone, kept by the carver as part of the design. It is valued as a sign of the stone's natural, unaltered origin rather than a guarantee of any quality grade.
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