The corona of this large translucent ‘sunburst’ xiu yu jade flower is carved in the shape of a plum flower which with its five petals symbolizes the ‘Five Blessings’, Old age, Health, Wealth, Love of Virtue and a Peaceful death. Compared to a very similar flower (see Quick Find 7950) in the Lowlands-collection, the workmanship on this particular one is not as fine. This type of flower is not depicted in professor Cheng Te-k’un’s book ‘Jade Flowers and Floral Patterns in Chinese Decorative Art ‘.