Yellow-Skin White Hetian Seed Jade Palm Carving - Happiness from Above, 163.7 g
Reference: 163YU-100279
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 spider descending on its thread over a seeded lotus pod, the Xi Cong Tian Jiang (happiness from above) 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
Spider on a thread over a lotus pod (Happiness from Above)
White Hetian jade (nephrite) from Xinjiang seed material is described here as soft and moist with a little cotton that does not affect the piece, and yellow skin is retained. The carving shows a full lotus pod with clearly defined seeds while a spider climbs upward on its silk thread, the whole composition lively and finely cut. Listed dimensions are 71 x 49.8 mm and the listed weight is 163.7 g. Ask Yufu Jade for the depth measurement, close-up 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
In Chinese folk tradition a spider dropping down on its thread is seen as joy arriving from above, which is why the motif is called happiness from above. The lotus pod, packed with seeds, adds a second layer of abundance and fertility. Both are cultural associations, not promises of any outcome.
Sizing and wear
At 71 x 49.8 mm and 163.7 g, this is a dense, rounded hand piece that sits heavily and comfortably in the palm (about 2.8 x 2.0 inches).
Keeping this piece at its best
Wipe it with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it completely after handling.
Keep it away from ultrasonic cleaners, perfumes and household chemicals.
Store it in a padded box or soft pouch to protect the carved seeds.
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.
What does the yellow skin mean on this piece?
Yellow skin is a natural surface colouring of the seed stone that many collectors prize for the warm contrast it adds against the white jade body.
How is the jade material described?
The source describes it as white Hetian jade (nephrite) from Xinjiang seed material with a little cotton that does not affect the piece; ask Yufu Jade to confirm the material and current photographs.
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