Created from Nephrite, this solid piece is large enough to be held with two hands. Brown spots and natural marks cover the jade. It features carvings of three egrets floating in a lotus pond, with two back-to-back egrets creating a playful image in the center. The two egrets beaks are touching a lotus. The third egret, which is smaller, is positioned between to two large egrets and has its wings spread as if it is about to take flight. Where the egret meets the water, intricate carvings of water ripples out. The composition features are perfectly in proportion and the imagery is vivid. The egrets, lotus, and motion of taking flight all allude to the auspicious message, Yi Lu Lian Sheng.

L: 14 cm