This white Hetian seed jade piece, with yellow skin, is carved as Shou Xing — the Star of Longevity — with his long curved brows, flowing beard and a longevity peach held in his hands, while a bat is worked on the reverse. The source notes the figure is rendered in a simple, freehand style. Listed dimensions are 74.1 x 27.4 mm and the weight is 52.4 g, with the depth confirmed per piece. Ask Yufu Jade for photos of both faces.
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Carving subject and cultural context
Every side plus an in-hand scale photograph
The meaning behind this piece
Shou Xing is one of the three star gods (Fu Lu Shou) and is the personification of longevity in Chinese folk belief, usually shown as a gentle old man with a peach. The peach is itself a traditional emblem of long life, and the bat on the back echoes the word for blessing, so the whole piece carries the wish for a long, blessed life.
Sizing and wear
At 74.1 x 27.4 mm and 52.4 g, this is a tall, slender hand piece about 2.9 x 1.1 in, light enough to hold without tiring the hand.
Keeping this piece at its best
Wipe gently with a soft damp cloth and dry it completely.
Keep it away from perfume, detergents and ultrasonic cleaners.
Store it upright or flat in a padded box, separate from other pieces.
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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.
What is the yellow skin on this carving?
It is the natural rind of the original seed pebble, kept to show the stone's origin; ask Yufu Jade for close-up photos of where the skin sits.
Is this nephrite or jadeite?
Hetian jade is nephrite, not jadeite; the source describes this as Xinjiang Hetian seed material, and Yufu Jade can confirm the details with the certificate per piece.
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