This exquisitely-carved earth spirit has the body of stylistically-winged prostrate human. The protective deity has a benevolent facial expression with elongated ears. The earth spirit has wings with human faces on the tips, and gently cradles a peach in its’ graceful hands. In Chinese mythology, Peaches of Immortality are consumed by the immortals due to their mystic virtue of conferring longevity on all who eat them. One of a collection of similar protective earth spirit chimera s, the sculptures are being evaluated individually and collectively with this sculpture most likely from the Song Dynasty (960-1279 ce), but possibly dates as early as Sui or Tang Dynasties (589-618 or 618–907 ce). The large sculpture is approximately 6-5/8 inches tall, 9-1/4 inches long, and 3-3/4 inches wide.

The sculpture is sound with no noted defects. The nephrite exhibits surface alteration from age and patina from professional restoration. From a private collection, this artifact is clean, however will be sold without further restoration (as is).