White Xinjiang Hetian jade (nephrite) seed material is described here as oily, full and warm to the touch, with yellow skin and a little cotton beneath it that does not affect the piece. A plum tree blooms across the carving, its branches gnarled, while a magpie with full feathers stands on a twig, and the back is designed as a rocky slope. Listed dimensions are 66 x 41 mm and the listed weight is 80 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
The magpie is a bird of good omen in Chinese tradition, and the plum blossom, which flowers at winter's end, stands for endurance and hope. A magpie on plum therefore reads as joy reaching the brow, a traditional wish for happy news and good cheer, offered as a cultural association rather than a promise.
Sizing and wear
At 66 x 41 mm and 80 g, this is a comfortable palm-sized piece with a rounded, easy grip (about 2.6 x 1.6 inches).
Keeping this piece at its best
Wipe it with a soft cloth and a little clean water, then dry it fully.
Keep it away from ultrasonic cleaners, perfumes and household chemicals.
Store it in a soft pouch or padded box to protect the carved branches.
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 do I care for the carved plum branches?
Wipe gently with a soft cloth and keep the piece dry; avoid chemicals and ultrasonic cleaning, and dust the fine branches with a soft brush if needed.
What does the yellow skin add to the piece?
The yellow skin is a natural colouring on the seed stone that many collectors value for the warm contrast it gives against the white jade body.
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