Chinese Hardstone Bonsai Tree with Enamel Bird, Mid‑20th Century

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Dimensions:Height 22cm (8‑11/16in), Width 17.5cm (6‑7/8in)Condition & Provenance:Overall original condition with no major breaks or repairs. Turquoise‑carved plum blossoms, pale celadon jade chrysanthemum blooms and dark spinach‑green jade leaves remain intact; minor expected age‑related surface wear to stone petals. The cloisonné enamel bird on branch retains its vibrant polychrome glaze. The shallow faceted spinach‑green jade planter is complete, interior filled with mixed multi‑color tourmaline gravel. No modern restoration or repainting, retains original vintage assembly. This decorative scholar’s table ornament comes from a long‑established private estate collection in California, acquired from Asian art dealers during the 1970s, and is offered at auction for the first time.Description:An elegant vintage Chinese hardstone bonsai arrangement set within a carved spinach‑green jade octagonal‑form planter. Gnarled simulated wood trunk supports wire‑formed branches adorned with hand‑carved turquoise plum blossoms and buds, accented by bright yellow stamen details. At lower left, two pale celadon jade chrysanthemum flowers emerge alongside polished dark spinach‑green jade foliate leaves. A tiny vivid cloisonné enamel bird perches atop one upper branch. The planter base is filled with tumbled multi‑colored tourmaline gravel simulating garden ground cover. This well‑executed decorative hardstone bonsai represents classic mid‑century Chinese export scholar‑table decorative art, combining diverse semi‑precious stones and cloisonné craftsmanship for refined interior display.

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