Location of Manufacture: China
Period of Manufacture: Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)
Dimensions: 16"(h) x 16"(w) x 11"(d)
Weight: 6 pounds, 8.8 ounces

For your consideration is a Chinese Qing Dynasty jade and hard stone cherry or prunus-type tree. The tree sits in a large oval shaped 4-footed jade jardiniere who's rim is 7/8" thick. The tree ascends into (3) large branches that stem further into intricately cut and exceptionally thin and translucent spinach jade leaves and hard stone fruit - likely carnelian or agate. The tree is well composed and all leaves and fruit are attached by hand using wire.

Provenance: From the private collection of a retired Army Major General in San Antonio, Texas.

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Item is in excellent condition with no major losses, breaks, instability or repair. There is some loss noted to bark-like substance and some wired that do not terminate in fruit/leaves. Please see all images for more information on condition.

16 x 16 x 11 in

8.5 lb