#2947 • Vietnamese 18th C. Imperial Silver & Jade Wine Pot

Part of Royal Artifacts,Fine Jewelry & Timepieces (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $39,000-$45,000 Vietnamese 18th C. Imperial Silver & Jadeite Jade Wine Pot W/Turquoise & Agate (From a Vietnamese Royal Family) - This stunning wine pot is made of solid silver and is elaborately finished in the center of each side with a carved white jadeite jade medallion with dragon details in high relief. The silver pot is also decorated with high relief motifs, dragon spout and handle, a connected lid, and genuine turquoise and red agate accents. This is an absolutely stunning piece of Vietnamese imperial history that truly belongs in a museum. 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 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: 14"H x 10"W.