A lotus pod and stem as well as a small lotus flower are carved from a pale celadon green jade. One side has a little bit of 'skin' left. The lotus has the hidden meaning of 'Continuous Harmony' and a lotus stem and lotus pod shown together symbolize 'Marital Harmony'. This carving dates from the Qing period (1644 - 1912) and came from the Rudolph Voll collection in California in 2013. Length 5.1 cm. Width 3.7 cm. Depth 0.68 cm. Weight 23.3 grams. For information on Rudolph Voll see Quick Find 4167.