Dimensions: 196.86mm H x 91.37mm W Weight: 374.2g Gourd-shaped Chinese Jade vase adorned with deer handles. Ellipsoidal cavity portioned into even lobes flows upward into a slim neck, eventually meeting the domed lid and finial. Mirrored deer busts form the handles which are appended on either side of the neck. Deer (lu) resemble longevity as it is the friend of Shoulao-the god of longevity according to Daoist belief. Nephrite has mottled appearance with scattered inclusions along with a beautiful transparent milk-white tone.