#9908 • Vietnamese Ming Dynasty Emperor's Cup (Bao Dai)

Part of Vietnamese Royal Family/Grandee Estate Part 1 (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $500,000-$525,000 Vietnamese Ming Dynasty Xuande Period (1426-1435) Blue & White Porcelain Emperor's Cup From a Relative of Bao Dai - This stunning piece is a Vietnamese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain emperor's cup, from the Xuande Period. This piece is the only one in existance, and belonged to Vietnamese Emperor Bao Dai, and was gifted to a member of the his family, who later became part of a royal family of Vietnam. Bao Dai, was the head of the last royal family, which was the last ruling family of Vietnam. The cup is in excellent condition, and has the Ming Dynasty, Xuande Period six character mark on the bottom, in underglaze blue in double circles. The piece measures 3.25"H x 4" in diameter (across the top) x 2" in diameter (across the bottom). This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Vietnamese history. The people of Vietnam have expressed a great amount of interest in purchasing all of their royal antiques back, and this piece is a true modern day treasure. This piece came from the estate of a Vietnamese royal family, that now lives in the United States. Since we have started selling Vietnamese antiques, their value has been skyrocketing every year. According to some of the most expert collectors in the world, what used to sell for hundreds are now selling for tens of thousands. Due to the rapid modernization now taking place in Vietnam, it is now a major tourist destination. It is thought by experts around the world and avid collectors that Vietnamese antiques will within the next ten years be more valuable than Chinese antiques.