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Pair Chinese Hardstone Jade Flower Jardiniere Bonsai
Rams Head Antiques
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Pair Chinese Hardstone Jade Flower Jardiniere Bonsai

1900 - 1920
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This is a good pair of ornamental Chinese bonsai tree from the early 20th century made from semi precious stone including carnelian, jade, and amber hardstone. The plant pots are in solid green alabaster and measures 7 cms by 6 cms by 4 cms and overall they are 21 cms high by 13 cms wide. These are both in excellent condition overall.

We also have the larger central piece from the garniture currently available as seen in the last photo please see our other listings.

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Jade Flower Bonsai to the 1920s.

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SA1164945
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This is a good pair of ornamental Chinese bonsai tree from the early 20th century made from semi precious stone including carnelian, jade, and amber hardstone.
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The plant pots are in solid green alabaster and measures 7 cms by 6 cms by 4 cms and overall they are 21 cms high by 13 cms wide.
Rams Head Antiques

These are both in excellent condition overall.

We also have the larger central piece from the garniture currently available as seen in the last photo please see our other listings.

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Jade Flower Bonsai to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1164945
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A pair of Chinese hardstone bonsai arrangements featuring carved jade leaves and amber-coloured petals set in pale green rectangular jade pots.
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Archive I A pair of Chinese hardstone bonsai arrangements featuring carved jade leaves and amber-coloured petals set in pale green rectangular jade pots.

Pair Chinese Hardstone Jade Flower Jardiniere Bonsai

Archive II A pair of Chinese hardstone bonsai arrangements featuring carved jade leaves and amber-coloured petals set in pale green rectangular jade pots. View II
Archive III A pair of Chinese hardstone bonsai arrangements featuring carved jade leaves and amber-coloured petals set in pale green rectangular jade pots. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A pair of Chinese hardstone bonsai arrangements featuring carved jade leaves and amber-coloured petals set in pale green rectangular jade pots.
Archive V A pair of Chinese hardstone bonsai arrangements featuring carved jade leaves and amber-coloured petals set in pale green rectangular jade pots. View V
Archive VI A pair of Chinese hardstone bonsai arrangements featuring carved jade leaves and amber-coloured petals set in pale green rectangular jade pots. View VI
Archive VII A pair of Chinese hardstone bonsai arrangements featuring carved jade leaves and amber-coloured petals set in pale green rectangular jade pots. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of Chinese hardstone bonsai arrangements featuring carved jade leaves and amber-coloured petals set in pale green rectangular jade pots. View VIII
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Weardale
Durham
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A pair of Chinese hardstone bonsai arrangements featuring carved jade leaves and amber-coloured petals set in pale green rectangular jade pots.
Pair Chinese Hardstone Jade Flower Jardiniere Bonsai
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A pair of Chinese hardstone bonsai arrangements featuring carved jade leaves and amber-coloured petals set in pale green rectangular jade pots.
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FAQs

A Chinese hardstone bonsai tree is an ornamental sculpture created to resemble a flowering plant, originating as a decorative art form during the Qing Dynasty. These objects feature carved gemstone or stone-glass leaves and petals attached to wire stems anchored within a carved stone pot.

These arrangements traditionally combine carved semi-precious minerals such as jade, agate, quartz, and serpentine for the petals and foliage. The stems are constructed from flexible wire wrapped in silk thread, set into a carved jade or stone vessel filled with pebbles.

Authentic pieces feature individual hand-carved stone elements showing natural colour variation and translucency, paired with silk thread bindings along the structural wire. Reproductions often utilise moulded resin or plastic elements with uniform colouring and synthetic binding.

Position the pair symmetrically on a sideboard, console table, or mantelpiece to create balanced architectural structure. They complement neutral backgrounds, minimalist ceramics, and classical Chinoiserie decorative schemes.

Dust carefully using a soft artist brush or dry compressed air to clear dirt from small joinery and petaled surfaces. Avoid using liquid cleaners or water, as moisture can degrade the silk wrapping and wire framework over time.
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