Antique Chinese Jade Tree With Semi Precious Gemstone Flowers in Gilt & Cloisonné Ming Style Planter, Signed

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A rare, large first to second Quarter of the 20th Century ornamental jade tree is made from real jade (not … Read more A rare, large first to second Quarter of the 20th Century ornamental jade tree is made from real jade (not glass), real gemstones/semi precious stones, the whole in a signed heavy green and blue gilt -copper cloisonné enamel planter with little gilt feet.
Multi colour flowers with original silk thread bindings. Flowers are hand made from carnelian, rose quartz, amethyst, turquoise, jade (white and green), and soapstone, with individually hand cut and polished spinach jade leaves. The stamens are made from brass and topped with what looks like coral beads.
Flanked by two smaller trees, possibly peach/persimmon and grape (turquoise, jade and amethyst). Importantly. this tree does not appear to have been rewired.
The Cloisonne Jardiniere rests on four small gold feet with white Buddhist flowers/lotus and is edged with the Cloud and Thunder pattern.
The piece has a copper workshop or commission plaque on the underside with the inscription mentioning a Child/Son, Emperor/Noble, Strong & Robust, Elderly & Respected..
This ornamental tree ticks all the boxes!
Listed by East2West Furniture Florida.
Dimensions: W14", D12", H21".
*Measurements approximate as leaves can be adjusted.
Acquired from the estate of a collector of fine Asian objects. See less