Intricately carved Jade Talisman with open-works sculpture of dragon motif. A central dragon curls up in the middle four-lobed lotus talisman. Scrolling filigree pattern makes up the backdrop behind the dragon effigy. This talisman has been expertly hewn using an open-works technique. Smooth to the touch and a wonder to behold. The nephrite has mottled appearance with scattered inclusions along with a beautiful transparent chalk-white tone. Note: Jade, as a stone, has five virtues. Its glossiness and warmth is like benevolence. Because inside and outside is the same, so that knowing the outside one knows the inside, this may be likened to righteousness. Its far-reaching sound (when struck) may be heard from afar, like wisdom. It is not easily bent, but can be broken, which may be likened to courage. Jade can be sharpened, but not to the point where it can injure people; this quality is like self-regulation or restraint.