Inscribed Hetian Jade Boulder with Poem and Landscape, Qing Style
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Collection
Jade & Hardstone
Period
Qing Style
Overview
A substantial Hetian jade boulder with russet skin, finely incised with a poetic inscription and landscape scene, combining natural material beauty with literati refinement.
Description
This large Hetian jade boulder is notable for its softly polished surface, generous weight, and striking natural contrast between the creamy pale stone and its rich russet skin. The irregular pebble-like form preserves the feeling of the original material, allowing the natural character of the jade to remain central to the work’s appeal.
One face is delicately engraved with a poetic inscription beneath a lightly rendered landscape composition, in which figures appear within a rocky setting. The combination of image and text gives the piece a distinctly literati character, transforming the natural jade boulder into an object of contemplation as well as display. Rather than relying on heavy carving, the decoration is handled with restraint, allowing the surface, color variation, and quiet presence of the stone to remain dominant.
Objects of this kind are especially valued for the dialogue between nature and artifice. Here, the warm russet inclusions create a painterly effect across the stone, while the incised poem and landscape introduce an additional layer of cultural meaning. The result is a scholar’s object of strong cabinet presence, appreciated for material quality, sculptural silhouette, and poetic atmosphere.
Details
Object Type: Inscribed Jade Boulder / Scholar’s Object
Material: Hetian jade
Decoration: Incised poem and landscape scene
Height: 17 cm
Width: 13 cm
Weight: 2170 g
Origin: China
Condition
Overall in good condition, with natural inclusions, surface variation, and age-related characteristics consistent with jade of this type. Minor wear and natural irregularities are in keeping with the material and the preserved boulder form.
Authenticity & Attribution Note
This piece is offered as a work in Qing style. The attribution is based on material character, subject matter, decorative treatment, and comparative visual judgment, and should be understood as stylistic rather than as an absolute guarantee of dynastic period.
We are happy to provide additional photographs, closer views, and condition details whenever possible. Serious inquiries are always welcome.