Nguyen Phuc Ung Ai Royal Family Antiques Auction

Nguyen Phuc Ung Ai Royal Family Antiques Auction

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Nguyen Phuc Ung Ai Royal Family Antiques Auction

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The Royal Family of Vietnam,The estate of the Tran/Nguyen is being offered at public auction for the first time ever.There are generations of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese antiques in this auction

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Ming Dynasty Jade Lidded Funerary Vessel W/COA

Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 26 of 116)      

Ming Dynasty Jade Lidded Funerary Vessel W/COA - This piece is a two handled, solid jade funerary vessel made during the Ming Dynasty of China. The jar has a lid that is ...moredecorated with three figural grasshopper accents, and the vessel itself is decorated with ornate, incised details. The vessel is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. This piece was purchased by our client from Chinese Art and Artifacts dealer Mr. Lee Ki Ping of Hing Lung Jade in Hong Kong, China, who has been a dealer for over 20 years. The vessel will come with a notarized certificate of authenticity. The piece measures 7.25"H x 5"W (handle to handle) x 2.5" diameter.

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Ming Dynasty Chenghua Doucai Porcelain Tian Jar

Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 27 of 116)      

Ming Dynasty Chenghua Period Doucai Porcelain Tian Jar W/Tian Mark & Wax Export Seal - This piece is a porcelain lidded jar of guan form with a wide mouth, broad shoulder...mores and a wide base. The piece was made during the Ming Dynasty, Chenghua period, and is decorated with grape motif in the doucai style. The underside of the base bears the Tian mark (meaning heaven) in cobalt blue underglaze, and the jar is also stamped with an old export customs permission wax seal, needed to export antique artifacts from China. The jar measures 5"H x 4.75" in diameter.

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Neolithic Period Chinese Jade Bi Disc W/Chilongs

Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 28 of 116)      

Neolithic Period Chinese Jade Bi Disc Decorated W/Chilong Motifs - This is an ancient Chinese jade Bi (disc), believed to be from the Neolithic period. These discs can be...more dated back to at least 5000 BC, were placed in tombs on the bodies of Chinese aristocrats. Their original function and the way that they were made still eludes scientists, considering they were carved out of Jade, an extremely hard rock, at a time where metal tools did not exist. They appear to have been very important to the Chinese culture, as they have been found laid on the bodies of the dead in almost all important tombs of the Hongshan culture (3800 _ 2700 BC), and carried on into the Liangzhu culture (3000 _ 2000 BC). The disc is decorated on both sides with Chilong designs, on side in high relief and one side incised. The disc is in stunning, museum quality condition. Measures 11" in diameter x 0.75" thick. (Approx. 9000 cts.)

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88.38ctw Diamond, 69.48ctw Sapphire Platinum Set (10% BP)

Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 29 of 116)      

88.38ctw Genuine VS1-VS2/G-H Diamond, 69.48ctw Burma Blue Sapphire & Solid Platinum Collar Necklace & Earrings Set (Made for Nguyen Family) - This stunning set was custom...more made for the Nguyen family. Both the necklace and the earrings are made of solid platinum, and have just over 88ctw genuine diamonds. The necklace has 43.99ctw genuine VS1-VS2/G-H pear-shape diamonds, 25.52ctw genuine VS1-VS2/G-H round-cut diamonds and 49.86ctw genuine near flawless Burma Blue Sapphires. The necklace measures: 18" in length x 40.50mm wide (at widest point). The necklace weighs: (216.14 Grams). The earrings are also made of solid platinum, and boast 18.87ctw of genuine VS1-VS2/G-H diamonds and 19.62ctw genuine royal blue, near flawless Burma Blue Sapphires. The earrings are a lush chandelier style, and hang flawlessly while being worn. Each earring measures: 2.25" in length x 1.10" wide (at widest point). The total weight of both earrings is: (43.54 Grams). You simply will not ever see another set like this. There is a similar design that is made by Graff that retails for over $3 million dollars, but this set was custom made for the Royal family with the importance of the Vietnamese/Asian Buddhist culture, and importance of the significance of numbers in mind. The designer wanted to make sure that the total carat weight had (3) "8" in it. This piece was made for Vietnamese royalty, hence the Royal Blue and Fiery White colors. This piece is made of the finest, and highest quality materials, and has been considered a Nguyen family treasure for many years. This piece will be accompanied by a copy of the general family provenance. PLEASE NOTE: The buyer's premium will be reduced to 10% for this lot only.

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Vietnamese Bleu de Hue Bowl W/Thieu Tri Mark

Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 30 of 116)      

Vietnamese Bleu de Hue Porcelain Bowl W/Silver Rim & Four Claw Dragon Design (Has Nguyen Dynasty Thieu Tri Mark) - This white porcelain bowl was made during the Thieu Tri...more reign (1841-1847) of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam. The bowl has a vibrant, cobalt blue underglaze with a scrolling four clawed dragon, and is finished with a silver rim. 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 piece is rare, as it was not made in China, but was actually made domestically in Vietnam, and bears the four character Thieu Tri mark of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam. Measures: 6.25" diameter x 3.5"H.

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Vietnamese Bleu de Hue Bowl W/Thieu Tri Mark

Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 31 of 116)      

Vietnamese Bleu de Hue Porcelain Bowl W/Five Claw Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl Design (Has Nguyen Dynasty Thieu Tri Mark) - This white porcelain bowl was made during the ...moreThieu Tri reign (1841-1847) of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam. The bowl has a vibrant, cobalt blue underglaze with a design depicting a five clawed dragon chasing the flaming pearl. The flaming pearl is associated with spiritual energy, wisdom, prosperity, power, or immortality. The dragons have five claws, which suggests that the piece was made for an emperor or someone of nobility. 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. This piece is rare, as it was not made in China, but was actually made domestically in Vietnam, and bears the four character Thieu Tri mark of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam. Measurements: 6.75" in diameter x 3"H.

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18th C. Imperial Bleu de Hue Porcelain Bowl

Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 32 of 116)      

18th C. Imperial Bleu de Hue Porcelain Bowl Commissioned for Trinh Lord (W/Noi phu thi Trung Mark) - This stunning piece is elaborately glazed in vivid cobalt blue on bot...moreh the exterior and interior with five-claws dragons amid clouds, chasing a flaming pearl. The base bears the four imperial character mark reading "Noi phu thi trung" (as commissioned for the central court of Trinh Lord). This very high quality porcelain was ordered from China for the court use. Although Chinese artisans executed the painting, Vietnamese rulers dictated the designs. 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 bowl measures 12" in diameter x 5"H. A similar (much smaller) piece was on view at the South and Southeast Asian Art Gallery of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts: http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/dish-noi-phu-thi-trung-158662

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Vietnamese Bleu de Hue Porcelain Dish W/Shi

Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 33 of 116)      

Vietnamese Bleu de Hue Porcelain Dish W/Pagoda Boat Scene, Shi (Poem), & Silver Rim (Has Shop Mark) - This blue and white porcelain dish was made in China, as Vietnamese ...moreexport ware. 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. Typically, this very high quality porcelain was ordered from China for the court use. Although Chinese artisans executed the painting, Vietnamese rulers dictated the designs. 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 dish has a scene of a pagoda boat in a bay, and has a shi (poem) in calligraphy in the top left corner. The dish also bears the artemesia leaf mark near the shi, and also has a shop mark on the back of the piece. The dish is finished with a metal rim, as 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 is truly a stunning piece, with high attention to detail. Measures 7" in diameter x 1.25"H.

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Ming Dynasty Wood & Lacquer Emperor & Empress

Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 34 of 116)      

Ming Dynasty Carved Wood & Laquer Seated Emperor & Empress Figures - These magnificent pieces were made during the Ming Dynasty of China. They were hand carved out of woo...mored, and finished with a laquer and gilt gold finish. The pieces show stunning attention to detail, and are in good condition for their age. Measurements: emperor-15.5"H x 9.5"W x 8.5"D, empress-14"H x 10"W x 6"D.

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Ming Dynasty Signed 16" Metal Warrior Statuette

Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 35 of 116)      

Ming Dynasty Signed 16" Metal Warrior Statuette - This piece is a late Ming Dynasty metal warrior (God of War) statuette. The piece measures 16"H x 9"W x 4.5"D, and shows...more stunning attention to detail. The piece is in stunning condition for its age, and the back of the base is signed with a six character, horizontal mark.

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Tang Dynasty Metal Zhenmuyong Tomb Guardian

Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 36 of 116)      

Tang Dynasty Hand Forged Metal Zhenmuyong Tomb Guardian - This piece was made during the Tang Dynasty of China (618-907 AD), and shows spectacular attention to detail. Th...moree piece was hand forged, and depicts a Zhenmuyong, or tomb guardian. Tang dynasty tomb figures are pottery figures of people and animals made in the Tang dynasty of China as grave goods to be placed in tombs. There was a belief that the figures represented would become available for the service of the deceased in the afterlife. Typically, the figures were made of moulded earthenware, however some rich tombs also contained figures in metal. These tomb guardians were standard in rich tombs, with a pair of "earth spirits" (zhenmushou) to keep the spirit of the dead from wandering outside the tomb, and a pair of "warrior guardians" (zhenmuyong) to protect the tomb from robbers or spirits. As was common for these tomb guardians, this warrior is seated with one foot higher than the other, and resting on a conquered demon. The statuette is in stunning condition, and truly belongs in a museum. Measures 14"H x 9"W x 4.5"D.

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Ming Dynasty Chenghua Blue/White Porcelain Plate

Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 37 of 116)      

Ming Dynasty Chenghua Period Blue & White Porcelain Plate W/Ruyi Head Design (Has Chenghua Period Mark) - This piece was made during the Ming Dynasty of China and is a po...morercelain dish with blue underglaze. The dish has a ruyi head design with Chrysanthemum accents in the blue underglaze, and the outside rim is also decorated with scrolled floral designs. The Ruyi symbolizes power and good fortune, and the chrysanthemum is a symbol of nobility. The bottom of the dish bears the six character Chenghua marking. Measures: 8.25" diameter x 1.5"H.

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Ming Dynasty Zhangzhou (Swatow) Ware Plate

Lot # 26A (Sale Order: 38 of 116)      

Ming Dynasty Zhangzhou (Swatow) Ware Plate W/Koi Pond Scene - This piece has a powder blue underglaze depicting a koi pond scene, with floral accents and a scale-like bac...morekground. The piece shows the characteristics of Zhangzhou Ware, with it's sandy, gritty base. These pieces are becoming harder and harder to come by, as most of the Zhangzhou pieces were lost in the many Southeast Asian shipwrecks. The plate measures 10.5" in diameter.

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White Mutton Phat Jade & Bronze Staff Handle

Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 39 of 116)      

Ancient Chinese White Mutton Phat Jade & Bronze Presentation Staff Handle W/Incised Dragon Details & Auspiscious Characters in High Relief - This stunning, museum quality...more piece is an ancient Chinese presentation staff handle. This piece was gifted to the Nguyen family by a high ranking, Chinese Government official. The handle itself is made of bronze, and is cast with auspiscious characters in high relief. The top of the handle has an inset, white mutton phat jade medallion and two "hooks" on either side of the handle that are also solid white mutton phat jade and are decorated with incised dragon details. The piece measures 10.5"L x 6.5"W, and the handle measures 1" thick (at the widest point).

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Ancient Chinese Bronze Tri-Halberd Spear Top

Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 40 of 116)      

Ancient Chinese Bronze Tri-Halberd Spear Top - This spectacular piece is an ancient Chinese bronze tri-halberd. The halberd was an ancient weapon that was a combination o...moref a spear and a grappler. These were typically used by soldiers on horseback, and they could spear the attacker or use the grappling hook to pull the rider off of their horse. This halberd is extra rare, as it also has an axe tip on the opposite side of the grappling hook. The piece is decorated on the side of the axe with a stylized dragon's face, and is in stunning, museum quality condition. The piece measures 12"L x 8.5"W x 1" thick (at the widest point).

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Ancient Chinese White Jade Emperor's Staff Top

Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 41 of 116)      

Ancient Chinese Turquoise & White Mutton Phat Jade Emperor's Staff Top W/Wax Export Seal - This stunning, piece is an ancient iron Emperor's staff top. The staff has high...more quality, white Mutton Phat jade inlay in the head and the center of the piece, directly above where the emperor would hold the staff. The top of the piece is also encrusted with turquoise boulders, and the piece is stamped with an old export customs permission wax seal, needed to export antique artifacts from China. This staff is truly a spectacular find that belongs in a museum of history. The piece is in excellent condition, with no repairs or restoration. Measures 11.5"L x 3.5" in diameter across the top of the head.

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17th C. Chinese Iron & Brass Assassin's Chui Set

Lot # 29A (Sale Order: 42 of 116)      

Pair of Late 17th C. Chinese Iron & Brass Assassin's Chui (Mace) In Museum Quality Display - This is a pair of late 17th C. Chinese assassin's chuis, or maces. The weapon...more is made up of an iron shaft, with a brass ornament at the butt and head. The piece is finished with a wooden grip, and has a brass fish ornament at the base of the grip. These were used in ancient wars, and were typically used in pairs. This is truly a rare find that you will likely never see again, as similar pieces can only be found in museums, such as the British Royal Museum and the MET Museum. The pair are mounted in a museum quality, wooden display, which measures 31.5"L x 27.5"W.

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Antique Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Dish

Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 43 of 116)      

Antique Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Dish W/Five-Claw Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl Designs & Four Character Marking - This piece depicts a scene of two dragons in cloud...mores, grasping for the flaming pearl. The scene is shown on the front of the piece and around the outer perimeter. The flaming pearl is associated with spiritual energy, wisdom, prosperity, power, or immortality. The dragons have five claws, which suggests that the piece was made for an emperor or someone of nobility. Measurements: 5.5" in diameter x 1.75"H.

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Vietnamese Porcelain Double Gourd Vase

Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 44 of 116)      

Vietnamese Annam Ware Blue & White Porcelain Double Gourd Vase W/Scholar Scenes & Calligraphy - This piece is a Vietnamese Annamware blue and white porcelain vase. The va...morese is in double gourd form, and has four roundrels containing scenes of a scholar and servant, in blue underglaze. The portions of the vase surrounding the roundrels have been painted with calligraphy, and the neck of the vase is decorated with peonies. This is a rare find, as many of these pieces were destroyed during war. The vase measures 8.5"H x 13" in circumference, and is in excellent condition.

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Ming Vietnamese Blue & White Porcelain Kendi

Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 45 of 116)      

Ming Period Vietnamese Blue & White Porcelain Kendi W/Silver Rim Mammary Spout- This piece is an antique, Vietnamese porcelain kendi (pouring vessel). The vessel is of ty...morepical globular form with a bulbous spout and flaring neck ending in a inverted rim. The vessel is elaborately decorated in underglaze blue with a floral theme, and the mammary spout is finished with a silver rim. The kendi has played a significant role in the rituals and daily life of the Southeast Asian cultures since ancient times. Kendi appear in sculpture and painting as an attribute often held in a hand of the Hindu gods Brahma and Shiva, as well as others. It was used as a ritual container for holy water, collected from sacred rivers and blessed by the gods, in the coronation ceremony of a king, who cleansed himself with the water as a symbol of purification. This piece is in stunning condition, and measures 8.5"H x 18" in circumference.

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Qing Vietnamese Bleu de Hue Porcelain Plate

Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 46 of 116)      

Qing Period Vietnamese Bleu de Hue Porcelain "Qilin & Five Claw Dragon" Plate W/Longevity Character - This piece is a Vietnamese bleu de hue porcelain plate. Most "Bleu d...moree 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. This very high quality porcelain was ordered from China for the court use. Although Chinese artisans executed the painting, Vietnamese rulers dictated the designs. 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 piece is elaborately decorated on both the front and back in cobalt blue underglaze, and depicts a Qilin and Dragon with the Longevity character in the center. The dragons have five claws, which suggests that the piece was made for an emperor or someone of nobility. The dragon is grasping a flaming pearl, which is associated with spiritual energy, wisdom, prosperity, power, or immortality. The Qilin is a good omen, and thought to occasion prosperity or serenity. Measures: 8.5" diameter x 2.5"H.

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Qing Vietnamese Bleu de Hue Porcelain 24" Vase

Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 47 of 116)      

Qing Period Vietnamese Bleu de Hue Porcelain "Qilin & Five Claw Dragon" Vase - This piece is a Vietnamese bleu de hue porcelain plate. Most "Bleu de Hue" porcelain was or...moredered by the Vietnamese court by way of diplomatic missions to China, and most was produced in Jingdezhen with special designs and marks. This very high quality porcelain was ordered from China for the court use. Although Chinese artisans executed the painting, Vietnamese rulers dictated the designs. 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 piece is elaborately decorated on both the front and back in cobalt blue underglaze, and depicts a Qilin and Dragon chasing the flaming pearl. The dragons have five claws, which suggests that the piece was made for an emperor or someone of nobility. The dragon is grasping a flaming pearl, which is associated with spiritual energy, wisdom, prosperity, power, or immortality. The Qilin is a good omen, and thought to occasion prosperity or serenity. The piece is in excellent, museum quality condition and measures 24.5"H x 9.5" in diameter (across the top of the piece) x 56" in circumference.

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Empire Vietnamese Snuff Bottle W/Green Dragon

Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 48 of 116)      

Vietnamese Glass Snuff Bottle W/Lime Green Dragon Overlay & Cabochon Marble Plug - Measures 3"L x 2"W....more

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55ctw Opal,2.5ctw Diam. & 40.25ctw Coral Bracelet

Lot # 35A (Sale Order: 49 of 116)      

55.00ctw Genuine African Opal, 2.50ctw Diamond & 40.25ctw Coral 1.5" Wide Empress Bracelet - This piece was expressley made for the grandaughter of the Empress of Vietnam...more. The piece is made of solid silver, has 55ctw genuine African Opal, 2.50ctw genuine VS/G-H diamonds and 40.25ctw of genuine red pear coral. The quality of the materials used to make this piece are among the best we have ever seen. The opal has a magnificent play of color, and the diamonds are strategically set throughout the piece. The opals range from 5mm-11.5mm in diameter each, and the red coral range from 4.5mm-7.10mm each. This massive piece was made for the grandaughter of the Empress of Vietnam, as she admired similar pieces on a runway, so a designer made this piece and the piece in the lot below just for her. This is the only one in the world! This piece comes with a $32,000 appraisal for the new buyer's insurance purposes.

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141ctw Star Ruby,Diamond & 41.88ctw Opal Bracelet

Lot # 35B (Sale Order: 50 of 116)      

141.00ctw Genuine Star Ruby, 2.50ctw Diamond & 41.88ctw African Opal 1.5" Wide Empress Bracelet - This piece was expressley made for the grandaughter of the Empress of Vi...moreetnam. When it was presented to her, she said it reminded her of her grandmother. The piece is made of solid silver, has 41.88ctw genuine African Opal, 2.50ctw genuine VS/G-H diamonds and 141.00ctw of genuine Star Ruby. The quality of the materials used to make this piece are among the best we have ever seen. The opal has a magnificent play of color, and the diamonds are strategically set throughout the piece. The opals range from 5mm-11.5mm in diameter each, and the star rubies range from 7mm-11mm each. This massive piece was made for the grandaughter of the Empress of Vietnam, as she admired similar pieces on a runway, so a designer made this piece and the piece in the lot below just for her. This is the only one in the world! This comes with a $42,000 appraisal for the new buyer's insurance purposes.

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