A CHINESE HARD STONE BOTANICAL STUDY IN A CLOISONNE ENAMEL CACHE POT, 20TH CENTURY, the botanical study with pink rock crystal, light green jade, agate, turquoise, and yellow hard stone flowers with coral stamens and dark green jade leaves arranged and wired on a dark brown papier mache wrapped stalk, in a cloisonne enamel cache pot with cloud form cloisones on medium blue ground, the front and back with quatrefoil reserves of flowering prunus in a cloisonne enamel vase, flanked by low cloisonne enamel bowls filled with fruit and vegetables, the shaped rim with stylized floral and scroll decoration, raised on brass ring form foot, height: 4", diameter: 7 1/2". Height: 19 1/8" Width: 18" Depth: 13 1/4" Provenance: Estate of the late Charles A. and Betti F. Saunders, Houston, Texas.

In overall good condition with minor losses of hard stone elements, small tear to papier mache, minor rubbing and wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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