Blue Jade Chrysanthemum Petal Pot Narcissus Bonsai

[Green Jade Chrysanthemum Petal Potted Narcissus Bonsai]

Green Jade Chrysanthemum Petal Potted Narcissus Bonsai was built in the middle of the Qing Dynasty at the manufacturing office, with a total height of 30 centimeters and a basin diameter of 18-13 centimeters. The old collection of the Qing Palace
Blue jade chrysanthemum petal wash basin, with four corners carved in the shape of a double leaf chrysanthemum. The chrysanthemum is inlaid with rubies and green materials, and the lower abdomen of the basin is carved with leaf patterns. The veins are inlaid with green materials and inlaid with gold lines. In the basin, there are lake stones made of lapis lazuli, and five narcissus with stained teeth and leaves are planted. The ivory is carved as the root, white jade as the flower, and topaz as the heart
The narcissus themed bonsai takes the meaning of “Zhi Xian Zhu Shou”. When the palace celebrates the birthday of the emperor and empress, local officials often present a positive attitude. According to the “Gong Zhong Jin Dan”, “On October 27, the 56th year of Qianlong’s reign, Fu Kang’an came to Beijing to present a pair of jasper narcissus bonsais.” This piece is probably one of them. The style of this bonsai is elegant, and the jade basin is typical of the Hindustan style. The scenery in the basin is straight and straight, and the jade flowers are bright and beautiful, reflecting the level of craftsmanship in the peak period of the carving industry during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty.