Vintage Chinese Ume Jade Tree in Champleve Pot

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You are bidding on an vintage Chinese Ume (plum blossom) Jade Tree made of ornamental stone in an enameled Champleve pot as featured in the March 2008 issue of Martha Stewart's Living magazine. Ume trees, or plum blossom, are well loved and celebrated in China, Japan, and Vietnam for their beauty, medicinal purposes, and symbolize resilience and perserverance as they bloom in the cold of winter. This gorgeous, petite bonsai tree was hand-made sometime between 1920-40. The pre-WWII trees are particularly collectible and hard to find. It has been in storage until recently. Each leaf and petal was carved by hand, each thread was wrapped by hand, and each piece was assembled by hand. The craftmanship is truly remarkable. The leaves are carved from ornamental white stone. The branches and stems are in excellent condition and covered in silk-wrapped wire, which allows you to arrange it as desired. The area at the top of the pot is covered in chips of decorative stone to resemble soil. The tree measures approx. 6"H x 7"W, and the pot measures approx. 3" diameter. Condition is excellent with no missing flowers, buds, or leaves that I can find. T are no chips on the petals, as shown in the close-up photo, and the wires are tightly strung. Terms of Sale All antique and vintage items are pre-owned, so please expect some period imperfections and signs of use. Please, do not buy antiques if you expect to get a brand new item, because you will not, as the definition of "antique" is "old." We try to describe all of our items to the best of our ability. If you feel that the description is not complete or is missing some information, please do not hesitate to ask questions. Placing a bid means you have read and accepted the terms listed in this auction. Serious bidders only. Shipping Options Domestic packages within the USA will ship via USPS Priority Mail. International packages will ship via USPS Priority International. Insurance is required on all items, as we will not be responsible for lost or damaged items. We do not charge a packing fee and will combine shipping for you for multiple purchases when possible. Please send all shipping questions and inquiries through Ebay only. You are always welcome to pick-up your item yourself at our location during regular business hours. Payment Options We accept all major credit cards, personal and business checks, money orders, and Paypal. Orders paid by check will be held until check clears. If you wish to pay with a credit card, please call us at during regular business hours (10am-5pm daily, PST) and an associate will assist you with finalizing your purchase. For checks and money orders, please send to Mandarin Antiques & Pianos, 616 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402. Please send paypal payment to . Please notify us within 3 days of winning the auction with your contact information and method of payment. Payment is expected within 7 days of the auction closing. We will notify Ebay of the item not paid within 10 days of the auction closing. Negative feedback will be posted for the nonpaying bidder within 15 days of the auction closing. We do not appreciate any bidder who intends to win the bid just to obtain a chance to study the item. If you are not confident with our dating and are not prepared to own this beautiful item, please do not place a bid. Thank you and Good Luck! Return Policy We are unable to accept returns on antique or vintage items. Please make sure you have asked any questions you may have about a given item before purchasing, as all sales are final. What is Mandarin? Mandarin is a retail & wholesale dealer of both antiques & pianos. Our store front is located in Tacoma, Washington. We occupy an old Historic building in our art community of Antique Row. Our large, spacious show rooms display a cosmopolitan collection of mostly Asian furnishings, art and collectibles arranged comfortably along with our pianos. Our various other collections include vi... read more

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