Qing Dynasty Cloisonné Basin Precious‑stone Pomegranate Bonsai (Pair),19th‑20th Century
专场： Autumn Asian Art Auction (Part 3)
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Dimensions:Overall Height 60cm(23.62in),Width 50cm(19.69in),19th‑20th CenturyCondition & Provenance:The pair survives complete.Cloisonné pots have solid copper bodies with fine filigree work and vibrant enamel colors.Minor surface enamel wear consistent with age exists,no large‑scale enamel chipping or pot deformation.The simulated gnarled tree trunk is structurally stable.Pomegranate fruits are carved from Hetian jade,rose quartz and agate;foliage is made of green jasper.Most jade fruits and leaves remain intact,a small number of flower‑leaf pieces carry minor antique chips from long‑term usage without modern re‑gluing or replacement.The basin interior is inlaid with crushed turquoise as ground filling.This set originates from a private collector of Asian decorative arts based in New York City,New York,who specialized in late Qing court‑style gem‑inlaid furnishings.It was acquired during the 1990s from a well‑known Upper East Side Asian antique shop,passed down within one family over two generations with original collecting documents,cataloged under Qing precious‑stone bonsai group.Provenance is solid and traceable.Description:This matching pair of late‑Qing precious‑stone pomegranate bonsai comes with cloisonné enamel basins.The pot displays peony flowers within reserved panels with rich intricate ornamentation.The simulated pomegranate tree features twisting trunk and spreading branches,fitted with pomegranate fruits carved of Hetian jade,rose quartz and agate,paired with lush green jasper leaves and colorful glass blossoms.Pomegranate symbolizes fertility and numerous descendants,a highly favored auspicious decorative object in Qing imperial court.This artwork integrates cloisonné,jade carving and glass craft with luxurious material selection and striking color palette.Surviving original pairs are quite uncommon.It superbly represents the craftsmanship of late Qing gem‑inlaid decorative art,and owns outstanding ornamental and antique collectible value.
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