#6140 • Vietnamese Khai Dinh Period Imperial Table Screen

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

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $25,000-$30,000 Vietnamese Nguyen Dynasty Khai Dinh Period Imperial Five Jade Inlaid Celadon Tablet in Redwood & Gold Leaf Table Screen - This stunning piece is an imperial table screen from the Khai Dinh reign of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam. The screen is comprised of a celadon jade tablet with five-colored jade inlay in a floral motif, held in a magnificent carved redwood and gold leaf screen. The screen has a beautifully ornate floral motif with a longevity character near the bottom of the piece, and rests on two dragon form feet. The piece is then finished with a vibrant gold leaf overlay which truly sets the piece apart from similar pieces from the period. 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 (approximate): 30"H x 20"W.