Fine Chinese Gilt Bronze & Gemstone 9 Ruyi Planter. The base in colored champleve enamels over gilt bronze; the planter covered in plaques of Lapis Lazuli with gilt bronze spacers, a large Qianlong mark to the gilt bronze base, the gilt bronze "tree" of 9-Rui each carved and inlaid with a different semi-precious stone; the ground of the planter covered with dark coral branch twigs. Good condition. Total height with stand 23 inches (58.5 cm.).