The circular jardiniere of lapis lazuli bound with gilt bronze bands around the center, raised on four footed pedestal with lotus scrolls on gilt-bronze ground, the jardiniere planted with a gilt stem issuing nine lingzhi-head shaped buds, including white jade, spinach jade, lapis lazuli, agate, tourmaline, and other semi-precious gems. The gilt-bronze base etched with four character 'QIANLONG' mark. Qing Dynasty period.