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Yellow-Skin White Hetian Seed Jade Palm Carving - Drumming Boy, 49 g

Reference: 163YU-100538

This individual piece has been collected and is kept online as a reference (status checked October 2, 2026).

A yellow-skin white Hetian jade hand piece carved as a smiling boy holding a drum and mallet, the Ji Gu Tong Zi (drumming boy) motif.

Product Details

Material
Hetian jade (nephrite); white seed jade, as described by the source
Origin
Xinjiang, China; seed material, as described by the source
Colour
White with yellow skin
Design
Boy holding a drum and mallet (Drumming Boy)
Dimensions
68 x 30 mm (depth confirmed per piece)
Weight
49 g
Category
Hetian Jade Palm Carvings
Availability
Previously collected; reference archive
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About This Piece

White Xinjiang Hetian jade (nephrite) seed material is described here as nicely oily with a subtle skin colour at the base, a little cotton visible under light and a small natural marking that does not affect the piece. A boy is carved smiling from ear to ear, cradling a drum and holding a mallet as if about to strike it. Listed dimensions are 68 x 30 mm and the listed weight is 49 g. Ask Yufu Jade for the depth measurement, daylight photographs and an in-hand shot.

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The meaning behind this piece

A child drummer is a joyful, festive subject in Chinese carving, where children often stand for innocence, delight and fresh beginnings. The drum adds a sense of celebration and energy, so the piece is read as a cheerful, playful image rather than a charm for any specific outcome.

Sizing and wear

At 68 x 30 mm and 49 g, this is a light, slender hand piece that is easy to hold upright in the fingers (about 2.7 x 1.2 inches).

Keeping this piece at its best

  • Wipe it with a soft cloth after handling to remove natural oils.
  • Keep it dry and away from chemicals, cosmetics and ultrasonic cleaning.
  • Store it in a padded box or soft pouch to protect the carved drum and mallet.

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Documentation status for 163YU-100538

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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Can I buy this exact piece?

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 drumming-boy carving a good gift for a child or family?

It is often given as a cheerful, festive gift celebrating joy and new beginnings, offered as a playful cultural image rather than a promise of any outcome.

How big and heavy is this piece?

At 68 x 30 mm and 49 g it is slender and light, so it is easy to hold or to stand on a small display shelf.

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