Miniature Bonsai Appraisal

Miniature Faux Cherry Blossom Bonsai Tree in Blue and White Planter

This item is a decorative miniature faux cherry blossom bonsai tree, skillfully crafted to mimic the appearance of a blossoming 'Sakura' tree. The tree features numerous delicate pink and off-white blossoms made from what appears to be a resin, plastic, or possibly carved shell or stone material, attached to a naturalistic brown 'trunk' and branching system. The trunk and branches exhibit a textured, almost bark-like finish, suggesting a plastic or resin construction to maintain its form. The individual blossoms are clustered along the branches, simulating a full bloom. The entire tree is 'planted' in a small, round ceramic planter with a classic blue and white underglaze decoration. The planter depicts traditional Asian landscape scenes, including what appears to be pagodas or buildings nestled among trees and mountains, executed in a detailed, illustrative style. The rim of the planter has a blue band, and the interior base is filled with small, light-colored pebbles or decorative gravel, with some pink colored pieces mixed in, giving the impression of soil or ground cover around the tree's base. The overall height of the item appears to be roughly proportional to a human hand, suggesting it is a small desk or shelf ornament. The craftsmanship appears to be commercial, likely mass-produced, but with attention to detail in the individual flower forms and the ceramic painting. There are no visible major condition issues such as chips or cracks in the planter, and the tree appears intact, though some dust might be present on the blossoms. It embodies a decorative aesthetic, likely dating from the late 20th or early 21st century.