The Chinese grayish-celadon Nephrite jade carved in an ovoid deep vessel, steep side raised from a flat base, further to wider opening. Decorated with wood grain to simulate a wooden bucket, while three monks climbed over the opening rim creates handles, in their pursuit while holding smaller bucket. Displayed upon a carved hardwood stand. he jade shows pale-grayish-celadon color, with splash of golden-russet inclusions. The artwork may refer to Chinese idioms: "One monk shoulders water by himself; two can still share the labor among them. When it comes to three, they have to go thirsty."Dimensions: 95.25mm W x 63.5mm H, (stand): 1/2" H, Weight: 114.4g