#437 • Vietnamese Bleu de Hue Rice Bowls W/Thieu Tri Mark

Part of Lunar New Year Royal Family Auction (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $38,000-$39,000 Vietnamese Pair of 18th C. Bleu de Hue Porcelain Rice Bowls W/Dragon Motif Has "Thieu Tri Nien Che" Mark (From a Vietnamese Royal Family) - This pair of porcelain rice bowls are elaborately decorated in a vivid underglazed blue with imperial dragons in pursuit of a flaming pearl, amid stylized clouds and a sea of crashing waves at the base. The interior of the bowls are undecorated, and the base bears the four character "Thieu Tri Nien Che" marking signifying that the pieces were made during the reign of the Thieu Tri Emperor. This very high quality porcelain was ordered from China for the court use. Although Chinese artisans executed the painting, Vietnamese rulers dictated the designs. Each ruler ordered ceramics of his own liking for use in his court, as well as presentation pieces to give to members of royal families and mandarin officials. This piece comes from the estate of a Vietnamese Royal Family (the family now lives in the United States, and wishes to remain private as they still have relatives living in Vietnam). This is a true modern day treasure, and a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Vietnamese history. This piece has excellent investment potential, as it is thought by experts around the world and avid collectors that due to the rapid modernization of Vietnam, Vietnamese antiques will within the next ten years be more valuable than Chinese antiques. According to some of the most expert collectors in the world, what used to sell for hundreds are now selling for tens of thousands. Measurements: 3"H x 5.25" diameter.