#7805 • 18th C. Bleu de Hue Porcelain Plate 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 18th C. Vietnamese Bleu de Hue Porcelain Silver Rimmed Plate W/Scholar Garden Scene & Neifu Mark (Commissioned for Inner Court) - This stunning piece is elaborately glazed in blue underglaze, with an ornate scene of scholars in a garden. 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. Selected vessels were finished with rims of silver as early as the Han dynasty to set them apart from the ordinary and to make them suitable for high class clients, and to also protect them from damage. This very high quality porcelain was ordered from China for the court use. 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 is an absolutely stunning investment piece that truly belongs in a museum. The base of the bowl bears the two character "Neifu" mark, denoting that the piece was commissioned for the Inner Court. 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): 5.5" diameter x 1.5"H