A youthful flying deity, or feitian (sometimes called an apsaras), with hair arranged in three tufts, holds a lotus bud in its right hand. The presentation of the figure, as seen from the front and from behind, clearly establishes the front and back surfaces of the ornament. The overall semi-circular contours of the ornament, evidently dictated by the shape of the original jade, is echoed in the arc of the youthful figure. Flowing draperies, scarves and stylized clouds lend the composition a sense of bouyant movement. The soles of the figure's feet are summarily indicated and presented as if from underneath.The jade artisan incorporated the brownish color of the outer "skin" of the stone in the stylized clouds, the feet and the ends of the drapery scarves.