Carved from white Hetian seed jade with yellow skin, this piece shows a boy holding a lotus in one hand and resting his chin on the other, with a broad smile the source describes as full of festive cheer. The listing notes a slight greenish cast to the stone and says it fits comfortably in a one-hand grip. Listed dimensions are 74.4 x 31.8 mm and the weight is 67 g, with the depth confirmed per piece. Ask Yufu Jade for current photos and a depth measurement.
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Carving subject and cultural context
Every side plus an in-hand scale photograph
The meaning behind this piece
A boy holding a lotus is a long-standing auspicious subject: the lotus (莲, lian) sounds like the word for "successive", so a child with a lotus is read as a wish for continuing joy and blessing — in older usage, for the birth of fine sons. The boy's broad smile also expresses simple, carefree happiness.
Sizing and wear
At 74.4 x 31.8 mm and 67 g, this is a tall, narrow hand piece around 2.9 x 1.3 in that sits along the fingers and is easy to close the hand around.
Keeping this piece at its best
Wipe with a soft damp cloth and dry it before putting it away.
Avoid harsh chemicals, perfume and ultrasonic cleaners.
Keep it in a padded pouch or box, separate from harder 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.
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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.
Why is the boy shown holding a lotus?
The lotus sounds like the word for "successive", so a boy with a lotus is a traditional wish for continuing joy and blessings, and in older usage for fine sons.
How should I look after this piece?
Wipe it with a soft damp cloth after handling, dry it fully, and store it in a padded pouch away from chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners.
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