A RARE SNAKE HANDLES ‘QILIN AND PHOENIX - KỲ LÂN AND PHƯỢNG HOÀNG’ THREE-LEGGED SILVER BOWL AND COVER BY VINH DUC 永德VIETNAM, POSSIBLY LATE NGUYEN DYNASTY OR SLIGHTLY LATER, CIRCA 1900-1930 Resting on three leggs, the body of compressed globular shape, the mouth of quatrefoil shape, with two realistic entwined snake handles, and a lid topped by a mythical beast shaped finial. Finely and deeply chiseled with different patterns such as phoenix and qilin. The base also chiseled with a floral pattern, demonstrating a rare attention to details, and inscribed with the mark ‘永德 VINH DUC’. H: 14 cm Weight: 1439,4 grams MỘT BÁT CÓ NẮP BẰNG BẠC BA CHÂN TRANG TRÍ “QILIN VÀ PHOENIX - KỲ LÂN VÀ PHƯỢNG HOÀNG” CÓ CÁC TAY CẦM HÌNH RẮN ĐỘC ĐÁO CỦA VĨNH ĐỨC 永德 VIỆT NAM, CÓ THỂ LÀ CUỐI TRIỀU NGUYỄN HOẶC SAU ĐÓ MỘT CHÚT, VÀO KHOẢNG 1900-1930 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.