#3651 • Vietnamese Bleu de Hue Porcelain Lidded Jar

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

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Status: Sold

Est. $9,500-$10,500 Vietnamese Bleu de Hue Porcelain Lidded Jar W/Dragon & Flaming Pearl Motif (From a Vietnamese Royal Family) - This large, porcelain lidded jar is elaborately decorated in a vivid underglazed blue with writhing four-legged dragons among stylized clouds and smoke wisps, in pursuit of a flaming pearl. Most "Bleu de Hue" porcelain was ordered by the Vietnamese court by way of diplomatic missions to China, and most was produced in Jingdezhen with special designs and marks. 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. The base of the jar is undecorated, and has an unglazed foot. 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). Measurements: 7.5"H x 7" diameter.