#7218 • Vietnamese Cloisonne Enamel Liuyeping Vase

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

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $25,000-$40,000 Vietnamese Cloisonne Enamel & Copper Liuyeping Vase W/Wrap Around Dragons on Ornate Base - This vase is of liuyeping form, and has a slender waisted neck with flaring mouth, slanting shoulders and a tapering body. The vase is elaborately decorated with a stunning cloisonne enamel lotus blossom motif on a vibrant blue background. The vase has two copper dragons in high relief which wrap around the length of the piece, and rests on an ornate copper base of stylized waves. This is a true modern day treasure, and a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Vietnamese history. 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: 21.5"H x 8"W (middle of vase), 5.75" diameter across lip. This piece will be accompanied by a letter of provenance from the seller.