Beautiful Hand Carved Chinese Vase. 

The vase has been carved in "relief style" (50% embedded in rock) from one solid Shoushan stone.  Shoushan stones come from the area surrounding the Fuzhou city in The Fujian Province.  Shoushan stones are one of the three famous stones of China used in Chinese art.  The stones are known for their fine texture, multi-color hues and carve ability.  

There is an ancient legend that explains the origin of the stones; in ancient times a five colored Phoenix stopped at Shoushan Mountain, within the protection of the mountains she laid many eggs and these multicolored eggs became the origins of the famous Shoushan stones.

Extremely high quality "collectable" work.  This is a one-of-a-kind creation due to the skill of the artist and the design of the stone.

Dimensions: 5.88" X 4.81" X 3.14"