Vintage STUNNING, Jade / Marble Chinese Cherry Blossom Tree
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:99262 | Primary Material: Jade |
This piece was made in China in the 20th century for the export market. Hardstone carving is a general term for the carving for artistic purposes of semi-precious stones, also known as gemstones, such as jade, rock crystal, agate, onyx, jasper, serpentine or carnelian, and for an object made in this way. Normally the objects are small, and the category overlaps with both jewellery and sculpture. From the Neolithic period until about the 19th century such objects were among the most hig...hly prized in a wide variety of cultures, often attributed special powers or religious significance.
