#3724 • Vietnamese Bleu de Hue Rolling Dragon Dish

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

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Status: Sold

Est. $8,250-$9,250 Vietnamese Bleu de Hue Porcelain Rolling Dragon Dish Marked "Jade" (From a Vietnamese Royal Family) - This porcelain dish is elaborately decorated in vivid underglazed blue with a four rolling dragons among stylized smoke wisps, centered around a large flaming pearl. The bottom of the dish is left undecorated, and the base bears the character "Ngoc" marking meaning "jade", which was a mark used for the princes, princesses and other with lower ranks who lived inside the palace. 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: 5.25" diameter x 1"H.