Japanese Loquat Tree

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Posted by Kathy Otis

16 years ago

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Description A loveley serpentine bonsai-like loquat tree in a jade green base with two Japanese characters on the front. the base is filled with white crystals likke quartz. Heavy. leaves are made of serpentine (green) cut with sharp edges. Loquats look like some kind of rough ceramic. The tree is wrapped in some sort of fabric of brown. It is so beautiful I could not leave it at the store. I gave it to a friend from Christmas. But I'm not sure if he appreciates it. I'm sure it is worth much more than what I paid for it. There are no other identifying marks except for the two Japanese characters. I don't read Japanese and I don't have anyone to look at it that does.

Category Asian Art

Medium serpentine and other unidentified materials

Distinguishing marks Japanese characters (2)

Size and dimensions of this item 9" x 7"x 2.5"

Date Period 1930

Weight 7 lbs.

History found at an upscale thrift store in the Japanese section

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Price Paid (If known) $29.99

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