Yellow-Tinged Hetian Seed Jade Palm Carving - Guan Gong Taming the Chi-Dragon, 168.2 g
Reference: 163YU-100523
This individual piece has been collected and is kept online as a reference (status checked October 2, 2026).
A yellow-tinged Hetian seed jade hand piece of Guan Gong with a chi-dragon at his side, carved from naturally coloured stone with a warm, antique feel.
Product Details
Material
Hetian jade (nephrite); yellow-tinged (huang qin) seed jade, as described by the source
Origin
Xinjiang, China; seed material, as described by the source
This hand piece is Hetian seed jade with a natural yellow-tinged (huang qin) colouring that the source describes as rich and antique-looking, with a soft, waxy lustre. One face is carved with Guan Gong — the bearded, stern god of loyalty and righteousness — and a sinuous chi-dragon is worked along the side. Listed dimensions are 105 x 43.5 mm and the weight is 168.2 g, with the depth confirmed per piece. Ask Yufu Jade for current photos of the colouring and the two faces of the carving.
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Height, width, depth and weight
Carving subject and cultural context
Every side plus an in-hand scale photograph
The meaning behind this piece
Guan Gong (Guan Yu) is a historical general revered in Chinese folk tradition as a model of loyalty, righteousness and courage. The chi-dragon (螭, chi) is an auspicious mythical beast that stands for protection and good fortune. Placed together, the pairing is read as loyalty standing firm with an auspicious guardian at hand.
Sizing and wear
At 105 x 43.5 mm and 168.2 g, this is a long, substantial hand piece around 4.1 x 1.7 in, meant to be gripped along its length in one hand.
Keeping this piece at its best
Wipe with a soft damp cloth after handling and dry it completely.
Keep it away from chemicals, cosmetics and ultrasonic cleaners.
Store it in a padded box, resting it so the carving does not roll.
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.
Who is Guan Gong and what does he represent?
Guan Gong is the deified general Guan Yu, honoured in Chinese folk tradition for loyalty, righteousness and courage; the chi-dragon beside him adds a note of protection and good fortune.
What does yellow-tinged mean in the material?
It refers to huang qin, a natural yellow colouring that has soaked into the stone, giving it the warm, antique tone the source describes; ask Yufu Jade for photos to see the colour depth.
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