This fantastic puzzle ball is carved from a single piece of jade. It has separate and freely moving layers, each within the other. Dragon and phoenix carved on the first layer, Flowers carved on the second layer. 2012 will be the year of the dragon. Having been born a dragon, I'm supposed to be passionate, innovative, generous, self-assured, successful, etc... yeah, well... maybe I can claim a few of those great characteristics : ) If you ask some who know me, they would laugh and say, "That figures!" And I don't think they would mean it as a compliment ( : o) Here's a jump-start on the celebration... Wonderful workmanship! So intricate! It's a great gift for someone you love or a great addition to your collection. This pictured is the exact one you will receive perfect gift ! Proud to own one!Don't miss it! The dragon is a legendary creature of which some interpretation or depiction appears in almost every culture worldwide. The physical description and supposed abilities of the creature vary immensely according to the different cultures in which it appears. However, the unifying feature of almost all interpretations is it being a serpentine or otherwise reptilian monster (or at least possessing a serpentine/reptilian part or trait), and often possessing magical or spiritual qualities. Phoenix - A legendarily lucky bird, the phoenix is the king of birds. It is said that the phoenix was formed with the essence extracted out of the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, and earth). Its head look like the sky; the eyes, the sun; the back, the moon; the wings, the wind; the claws, the earth; and the tail, the latitude. It is a divine bird. Jade is thought to be able to help a person just by being in contact with it. The feel of cool jade is said to elevate and purify thoughts, to quiet the mind, and to induce a state of contemplation. It is also believed that frequent handling of jade will cause the stone to grow even more beautiful in sheen. According to one Chinese proverb, “Jade is cool because it comes from the essence of clear mountain streams.” Science says that jade is cool to the touch because it is a non-conductor. Many Chinese believe that a jade stone eventually becomes a part of the life of its owner. Jade is said to change colors depending on the aura of its possessor. When he or she is down or depressed the jade might be a darker shade. If fortune is good, the stone might be of a lighter tint. It is also believed that when a jade piece cracks or breaks, it has shielded its holder from an evil and harmful event. Product Details Material Chinese Lushan YU or Lushan green jade (Chinese Lushan green jade is market name, it is a kind of marble) approx. 125 mm in diameter (5 inches 1/4) Net Weight approx. 1200 grams ( including base weight 300grams) Shipping/Handling FREE for standard int'l shipping (10-18 days delivery) Shipping Policy This listing is for standard int'l shipping (10-18 days delivery). You can: Pay extra money to upgrade shipping to EMS (express mail service, 4-8 days to most countries such as USA, Canada, UK, Australia etc.) Combined Shipping We offer combined shipping for items purchased within a 7 days period. Please don't pay us until all your items end and let us know first. Pay full for the highest shipping/handling fee, and then deduct $2 from s/h of each additional item. There is no combined shipping discount for free shipping items. You can pay extra money to upgrade standard int'l shipping to EMS (express mail service, 4-8 days delivery). For a package below 2kg to USA, Australia, the extra amount is $19.99. The extra amount to other countries varies. If you are not sure how much the shipping is, please ask us for an invoice before you pay us. Registered mail (free online tracking number, $1.5 value) All of our packages will be shipped by registered mail with online tracking number ($1.5 value); sorry we do not send packages unregistered. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee If you are not fully satisfied with our products, please email us immediately, and return them within 7 days from the date you receive them for a full refund. No restocking fee will be charged.