PROVENANCE: From the Private Collections Estate of Gerald A Hagan (1930-2019) of Georgia. Formerly from Dayton, Ohio, a Korean War Veteran, ASAF, business consultant, leader of cultural exchange program.
This fantastic jardiniere made of white jade, jasper, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, malachite, pearl and many other precious jewels. On the bonsai, the god of longevity, longevity peach tree, coral tree, rockery, fairy deer, etc. are all inlaid in different proportions. Each gemstone and jade ornament has a beautiful meaning, and when combined together, it forms an auspicious ten thousand years of life. The cloisonne enamel embedded with jasper octagonal elephant foot basin also brings out a noble palace atmosphere.
LOT NOTES: Compare a similar cloisonnE enamel gems inlaid Bonsai in the Palace Museum.