Lot 243 , A Chinese jade and hardstone model of a tree, 19th century, total height 58cm

A Chinese jade and hardstone model of a tree, 19th century, comprising of nephrite, chalcedony and jadeite leaves and flowers, inset into a cinnabar lacquer jardiniere carved in relief with reserves of sages in landscapes, total height 58cm
Estimate £500-800

Some of the leaves and flowers are missing to the ends of the branches, there are a few splits to the wood of the branches, one of the feet had old dried restoration, the others have a few minor losses to the lacquer to them, the lacquer is a little bit grubby and has a few small chips to the bottom edge of the jardiniere, otherwise in a reasonable condition.
28cm long, 10.8cm high, 20cm wide.
The lacquer is hand carved. Please note there is a fixing hole underneath the jardiniere


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Sold for £480