Carving weighs appx. 18.5 pounds, and 8" tall. Not sure what carving is suppose to resemble. I believe symbols translate to Longevity and Good Fortune. No marking on the bottom
Category
Asian Art
Medium
nephrite
Distinguishing marks
none
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
appx. 8" tall
Weight
Appx.18.5 pounds
History
Recieved as a gift forty years ago from Asian family who owed me huge favor.
Re: nephrite carving
it is not nephrite, it is a kind of jade and is usually green. please try to find out what it carved out of .