Jade Style Peony Appraisal

Carved Stone Peony in the Chinese Style (Shiwan or Jade Style)

This decorative item features a prominent, multi-petaled peony blossom crafted from a translucent, teal-blue stone, likely glass or a dyed semiprecious stone like agate or fluorite. The petals are individually carved with undulating edges and layered to create a dense, realistic flower head. At the center is a cluster of yellow wire-tipped stamens. The bloom is flanked by various carved foliage and fruits, including dark green spinach-colored leaves and surrounding elements that appear to be carved from rose quartz (the pink sphere) and tiger’s eye or jasper (the brown polished form). The construction utilizes wire-wrapping techniques, with stems covered in green thread or silk, typical of Mid-20th Century Asian decorative arts. While the main flower dominates the composition, visible cracks or inclusions in the stone petals suggest some natural fragility or aged wear. Beneath the floral arrangement sits a silver-toned metal filigree base with intricate Victorian-style scrollwork, which may be a separate holder or part of an eclectic assembly. The overall craftsmanship shows significant manual effort in the shaping of individual gemstone components into a botanical form, likely dating from the mid-to-late 20th century.