#3690 • Vietnamese Bleu de Hue Porcelain Conical Bowl

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

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $7,000-$8,000 Vietnamese Bleu de Hue Porcelain Conical Bowl W/Archaic Seal Marking (From a Vietnamese Royal Family) - This porcelain bowl is decorated in a vivid blue underglaze with a dense foliate motif. The interior is undecorated, and the foot is decorated with three circles in underglazed blue. The base of the foot bears an archaic seal marking and has an unglazed rim. 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. 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: 2.5"H x 6.5" diameter.