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Chinese cloisonné and mixed carved hardstone flowering bonsai tree.

$1,642.14
£1,200
€1,412.54
CA$2,253.49
A$2,523.31
CHF 1,316.53
MX$30,744.62
NOK 16,705.89
SEK 15,882.85
DKK 10,543.70
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This small beautiful jewel like piece of Chinese fine art is a very pleasing ornamental bonsai tree. The tree stands in a brightly coloured cloisonne enamelled shallow pot which is raised onto four shaped feet. The tree's trunk and stem are made of wire, and the lower section is modelled over the wire in heavy clay, creating a bark-like texture. The more slender branches are neatly bound in green silk thread. The bonsai tree leaves are very nicely carved showing good natural movement in dark green hardstone which is most likely jade. The tree is adorned with numerous finely detailed flowers and buds carved in agate, white jade, turquoise, and rock crystal. Each flower has multiple individual petals, and at the centre of each is a cluster of stamen made from tiny beads of Peking glass in yellow or orange mounted individually onto fine wires. All elements of this fine piece are wired and as such are adjustable to obtain the most natural position. A true and beautiful artistic gem which would have taken a lot of time and work to produce and is in very good original condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Agate,Jade,Quartz,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Central England, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6434243032622

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