A stunning black jade snake coiled gracefully in a spiral, with scales intricately carved into celestial wave and dragon motifs. Its piercing ruby eyes catch the light, and its tongue is crafted from polished silver. The base is a mahogany platform with mother-of-pearl inlays depicting cranes and plum blossoms. The backdrop mirrors a classic ink painting of a plum grove, with blooming branches reaching out over rolling hills and mist lingering in the distance.