Antique Chinese Jade FlowerTree With Semi Precious Gemstone Flowers in Cloisonné Ming Style Planter

Description

A rare, large first to second Quarter of the 20th Century ornamental jade tree is made from real jade (not … more A rare, large first to second Quarter of the 20th Century ornamental jade tree is made from real jade (not glass) gemstones/semi precious stones, the whole in a signed green and blue cloisonné planter.
Multi colour flowers carved from soapstone, carnelian, rose quartz, amethyst, turquoise, jade (white and green), 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).
The Cloisonne Jardiniere rests on four small gold feet with white Buddhist flowers/lotus and is edged with the Cloud and Thunder pattern. it is signed on the underside - a small copper plaque with inscription mentioning a child Emperor/Noble.
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. less