#7816 • Vietnamese Wood & Exotic Composition Lidded Box

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

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $30,000-$35,000 Vietnamese Carved Wood & Exotic Composition Lidded Box W/Fenghuang, Dragon & Flaming Pearl Motif - This magnificent piece is a wooden box with carved exotic composition. The box has a stunningly ornate motif, with a large carved fenghuang (phoenix), dragon and flaming pearl motif in high relief on the top of the piece, surrounded by a background of scrolling clouds. The outer corners are decorated with foliate details, and the four outer sides are decorated with a carved scrolling floral and smoke motif with various decorations including a scroll and paint brush and a hand fan. 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): 11"L x 7"W x 5"H.