#7803 • Vietnamese Qingbai Glazed Cup W/Neifu Mark

Part of Jewelry and Artifacts of Royals in Vietnam (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $1,000-$1,000,000 Vietnamese Qingbai Glazed Cup W/Lotus Motif & Neifu Mark (Commissioned for Inner Court) - This magnificent bowl rests on a short foot and has deep rounded sides and a flared lip and base. The piece is covered on both the exterior and interior with a rich Qingbai glaze, and the exterior is decorated with an elaborate lotus motif. The inside of the cup bears an underglazed two character "Neifu" mark, denoting that the piece was commissioned for the Inner Court. The base of the cup also bears an underglazed single character marking. 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 (approximate): 5.75" in diameter x 4"H.