Handcrafted in porcelain in China The butterfly is a symbol of long life because the second character in butterfly (hudie 蝴蝶) has exactly the same pronunciation as the character 耋 (die) which means "70 or 80 years of age". The butterfly also signifies joy and warmth. The lotus is one of Eight Auspicious Symbols representing purity and detachment from worldly cares. With strainer and lid.