This heavy hand piece is white Hetian seed jade with yellow skin, carved as a paradise flycatcher — a bird with long trailing tail feathers — hovering above peonies in bloom, with a touch of green colouring used for the flowers. The source pairs the peony, an emblem of wealth and honour, with the flycatcher, an emblem of long life. Listed dimensions are 84.2 x 48.4 mm and the weight is 186.6 g, with the depth confirmed per piece. Ask Yufu Jade for current photos of the skin and the peony's colour.
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The meaning behind this piece
The peony (牡丹, mudan) is the traditional flower of wealth and rank, while the paradise flycatcher (绶带鸟, shoudai niao) carries a name that sounds like the word for a ribbon of office and is associated with long life. Together they express 富贵长寿 (fugui changshou), the paired wish for prosperity and longevity.
Sizing and wear
At 84.2 x 48.4 mm and 186.6 g, this is a large, weighty hand piece roughly 3.3 x 1.9 in that you would cup in one or both hands.
Keeping this piece at its best
Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it before putting it away.
Keep it away from chemicals, cosmetics and ultrasonic cleaners.
Store it on a soft, padded surface so its weight is supported.
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 bird-and-peony design mean?
The peony stands for wealth and honour and the paradise flycatcher for long life, so the two together express the traditional wish for both prosperity and longevity.
How does it feel to hold?
At 84.2 x 48.4 mm and 186.6 g it is heavy and solid, with a dense presence in the palm; ask Yufu Jade for an in-hand photo to judge its depth and scale.
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