In the center of the basin is an inscription which reads, "Long Life", and on either side are etched a dragon and phoenix, symbols of good fortune, as well as other imprints connoting longevity.
盆腹微碩、平底。器心正中有「長命百歲」篆字，兩旁淺刻一龍一鳳，寓意吉祥尊貴。寬邊上「盤腸」、「團壽」的裝飾紋，則象徵長壽。