Yellow-Skin White Hetian Seed Jade Palm Carving - Ever-Multiplying Gourds, 130.4 g
Reference: 163YU-100281
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 two plump gourds with a cricket and a butterfly, the Gua Die Mian Mian (ever-multiplying gourds) 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
Two gourds with a cricket and a butterfly (Ever-Multiplying Gourds)
White Hetian jade (nephrite) seed material is described here as moist, fine and crystalline with a subtle, noble skin colour and a very comfortable feel. Two full gourds are carved in the round, their veins clear, with a lively cricket resting on the small gourd and the yellow skin picked out as a butterfly. Listed dimensions are 78 x 38 mm and the listed weight is 130.4 g. Ask Yufu Jade for the depth measurement, daylight photographs and an in-hand shot.
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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
Gua Die Mian Mian is a phrase from the ancient Book of Odes: a gourd vine spreads and bears without end, so the image became a traditional wish for a family line to continue and flourish across generations. The cricket and butterfly add life and lightness to the scene; it is a cultural association about continuity, not a promise.
Sizing and wear
At 78 x 38 mm and 130.4 g, this is a solid, comfortable hand piece that lies across the palm with good weight (about 3.1 x 1.5 inches).
Keeping this piece at its best
Wipe it gently with a soft cloth after handling to keep the skin colour bright.
Keep it dry and away from chemicals, perfumes and ultrasonic cleaning.
Store it 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.
How should I care for the carved gourd veins?
Wipe with a soft cloth, keep the piece dry and away from chemicals, and dust the fine veins gently with a soft brush so they stay clear.
What should I ask Yufu Jade before buying?
Ask for daylight photographs that show the yellow-skin butterfly and the cricket, the depth measurement, and an in-hand shot to judge the true size and weight.
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