White Flowers Decorative Figure
10 May 2026
Description

I inherited this item and was told that it is made of jade. I would like to verify this and obtain an estimate of its value in US dollars please.

Dimensions

Approximately 10" high by 3.25" wide at the base.

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 2 days
By David U.
May 12, 13:11 UTC
Fair Market Value
$60 - $150 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a decorative Asian floral arrangement sculpture, likely produced in China during the mid to late 20th century for the export and decorative arts market. The piece combines several materials, including hardstone or soapstone elements for the vase and blossoms, metal wire branches, and a cloisonné-style enamel planter base. While the owner was told the piece is jade, the visible stone appears more consistent with dyed or mottled soapstone, alabaster, or a decorative hardstone composite rather than high-grade natural jadeite or nephrite jade. The white blossoms with carved petals and the stylized bonsai-tree composition were widely produced as decorative household ornaments between the 1960s and 1980s and were commonly sold in gift shops and import stores throughout North America and Europe.

Condition appears generally stable, with no immediately visible major losses to the flowers or branches, which is important because these arrangements are often damaged due to their delicate construction. The cloisonné-style planter base adds decorative appeal, though it does not significantly elevate the rarity or market category of the object. Pieces of this type remain collectible as decorative Asian export art, particularly when complete and visually attractive, though they are not considered fine jade carvings or high-value scholarly objects. Based on comparable examples and current secondary market demand, the fair market value would likely range between $60 and $150 USD.

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