Greenish-white Jade Child with Lotus

This greenish-white jade carving depicts a boy in a long robe. The top of his head is engraved with a peach-shaped lock of hair. He is raising his right arm, with his left arm around his waist. With both hands, he holds one lotus stalk and one caltrop stalk. The stalks are thrown over his right shoulder, so that the flowers hang down behind his back. The boy is walking barefoot. His right foot is drawn to the side and pointing forward, while the left foot is kicked back, giving him a joyful and eccentric pose.