Chinese Hetian Jade Carving with Bat and Coin Motif #5404

width: approx. 2.1cm (13⁄16in)
height: approx. 4.6cm (1 13⁄16in)
depth: approx. 1.8cm (45⁄64in)
wight: 26g

note: Fluorescent light photos:: Details clearer, color less accurate.

Natural sunlight photos:Color accurate, details less clear.

This is a finely carved Chinese Hetian jade ornament featuring a bat and coin motif, both rich in auspicious symbolism. The bat (fu) is a traditional emblem of happiness and good fortune, while the coin represents wealth and prosperity—together forming a visual pun conveying "blessings and wealth." The jade is of a soft, milky white hue with gentle translucency, characteristic of fine nephrite. The surface is smoothly polished and the design is rendered in low relief, revealing refined craftsmanship. Given its compact size, the piece may have served as a personal amulet or palm piece, carried to attract auspicious energy in daily life. The elegant combination of symbolism and material reflects the cultural values embedded in traditional Chinese jade artistry.