Chinese Jade and Hardstone Bonsai Tree. Decorative Chinese hardstone and jade bonsai tree featuring delicate green leaves and multi-colored blossoms set within a light green celadon-style ceramic pot.

Size: 13 x 22 1/2 x 8 in. 

Hardstone bonsai trees are meticulously carved miniature trees made from semiprecious stones such as jade, agate, soapstone, or onyx, often displayed on wooden bases or within decorative trays. Unlike living bonsai, these sculptures capture the aesthetic essence of bonsai—careful proportion, naturalistic branch and root structure, and seasonal form—while offering permanence and durability. Popular in Chinese and Japanese decorative arts, hardstone bonsai were prized for their craftsmanship, symbolic resonance, and ability to bring the beauty and philosophy of nature indoors year-round. They often served as collector’s items, scholarly gifts, or focal points in scholar’s studios, embodying harmony, balance, and the meditative qualities associated with the art of living bonsai.

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