#7881 • Vietnamese Porcelain Plate Commissioned From Japan

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 Blue & White Porcelain Plate Commissioned From Japan W/Four Noble Flowers (Has Calligraphy Marking) - This magnificent piece is a Vietnamese blue and white porcelain plate, which is believed to have been commissioned from Japan. The plate is elaborately decorated in blue underglaze, with an ornate scene of the Four Noble Ones (plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum). The Four Noble Ones represent the four different seasons (the plum blossom for winter, the orchid for spring, the bamboo for summer, and the chrysanthemum for autumn), and are often depicted in Oriental art for their refined beauty. The perimeter of the piece is decorated with a border of stylized waves, and the plate is then finished with an unglazed, scalloped rim. The piece bears a calligraphy marking in blue underglaze on the bottom of the base. High quality porcelain of this type was often ordered by the Vietnamese officials and noble families, and although the pieces were produced elsewhere, the Vietnamese dictated the designs. 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: 10" diameter x 3.25"H.