Large flower disc of very good quality. The rim is formed by eight ‘ruyi’ symbols. The word ‘ruyi’ stands for ‘As you wish’ and means that all of your wishes come true. Sixteen conical petals resemble a Chrysanthemum flower, symbol of Longevity because of its health-giving properties. This type of flower is not depicted in professor Cheng Te-k’un’s book ‘Jade Flowers and Floral Patterns in Chinese Decorative Art ‘.