This piece is cut from sugar jade (tang yu), whose warm brown tones come from natural iron colouring in the stone; here the sugar colour sits against a paler body, and a yellow skin accents the surface. The carving shows a mother and child — a pair of rounded, playful figures, one nestled against the other, with smooth contours that echo the phrase 珠圆玉润 (pearl-round and jade-smooth). Listed at 55 x 42 mm and 92 g, it is a lighter, comfortable hand piece. Ask Yufu Jade to confirm the depth and send in-hand photographs of the sugar colour.
Details Yufu Jade confirms for a proposed similar piece
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 mother-and-child subject is a long-standing theme in Chinese carving, expressing family affection, closeness and the warmth of home. Its charm lies in the tender gesture between the two figures. It is a cultural expression of family feeling, not a promise of any outcome.
Sizing and wear
At 55 x 42 mm (approx. 2.2 x 1.7 in) and 92 g, this is an easy, palm-filling piece; the third dimension is confirmed per piece.
Keeping this piece at its best
Wipe with a soft, barely damp cloth and dry at once.
Avoid soaking or leaving it in humid places.
Store in a lined box separate from other jewellery.
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 does this piece feel in the hand?
At 55 x 42 mm and 92 g it is a medium hand piece that fills the palm without feeling heavy, with smooth, rounded contours that make it pleasant to hold and turn over.
How do I care for sugar jade?
Sugar jade needs the same care as any Hetian jade: wipe with a soft damp cloth, keep it dry and away from chemicals, and store it in a padded box so the surface stays polished.
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