Chinese Cloisonne Flower Basket with Hardstone Flowers and Jade Carvings
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A large Chinese cloisonne flower basket with hardstone flowers, 20th century, the impressive blooming branches and foliage finely carved with Chinese jade, rose and amethyst quartz, agate and serpentine, in a cloisonne jardiniere of circular waisted form with an everted rim and shaped handle, decorated in polychrome enamels with lotus flowers upon a turquoise ground to, the exterior and interior. Height 28 cm, diameter 35 cm, (irregular)
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- Everted - An everted rim is an outwardly turning or flaring outwards rim, as seen the rims on jugs, vases, bowls and dishes.
- Agate - Agate is a type of semi-precious gemstone that is made up of silica dioxide, a mineral that is also found in quartz. It is known for its distinctive banded patterns, which are created as layers of silica are deposited in different colours including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. It is often used in jewellery, decorative objects, and other decorative items, and it is prized for its beauty and durability. Agate is found in many parts of the world, including Brazil, India, and the United States.
- Polychrome - Made or finished in many colours. For furniture, it is used to indicated a painted finish.
- Hardstone - Hardstone is not a scientific name for a particular gemstone, but a word used to describe any one or more semi-precious stones used in jewellery and decorative arts, and can include jade, agate, onyx, rock crystal, amber, jet and carnelian. Softer stones and minerals such as soapstone, and alabaster and hard stones used in building such as marble or granite are generally excluded.
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