Qing Dy. 18th cent. Chinese Hetian celadon jade fine carved butterfly Imperial
Imperial jade, Chinese Hetian celadon jade fine carved butterfly hugging lotus w. Gilt handle, total 97mmx92mm, 88 grams. Beside of one short rift as pictured and some "white cloud", otherwise it is in excellent condition, with age's patina.
Please compare with last picture which is a similar jade object but "weak" carve skill, displays in Honolulu art museum. Note------------Last picture is an exhibition butterfly jade in Honolulu art Museum, little smaller, thinner and less glossy than mine, thicker, also my butterfly has much better carving craftsmanship with older patina too.