Empress Duc Tu Cung's Celadon Glazed Charger of Longquan Type W/Floriform Rim & Incised Peony Designs (From a Vietnamese Royal Family) - This charger has a floriform rim and a pale green celadon glaze with a carved peony design. This piecees from the estate of a Vietnamese Royal Family (the family now lives in the United States, and wishes to remain private as they still have relatives living in Vietnam). According to our seller, this piece was kept in the personal collection of Empress Duc Tu Cung and ed at the imperial alter. This piece truly belongs in a meum, as Empress Dowager Doan Huy was the last queen of the Nguyen dynasty, and the mother of Emperor Bao Dai. The Empress Dowager was known for devoting herself to preserving the former capital of Hue after the fall of Nguyen Dynasty, and for sponsoring the restoration of Thai Temple and other war torn maoleums of Nguyen royals. This is a true modern day treasure, and a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Vietnamese history. Measurements: 13.25"W x 3"H. PLEASE NOTE, PRE-AUCTION SALES: GWS reserves the right to sell any Lot(s) through a negotiated transaction at any time prior to the conclion of the auction. If a Lot is sold through a negotiated transaction, it will be withdrawn from the auction. All pre-auction purchases will receive , overnight, insured ping. Please gwsauctions@gmail to submit a pre-auction offer.