A PINK PHÁP LAM - HUẾ ENAMELS ‘THREE ABUNDANCES’ CUP INSCRIBED WITH THE MARK THỌ - LONGEVITY VIETNAM, LATE NGUYEN DYNASTY, LATE 19TH CENTURY Enamels on copper. Of circular shape, it is finely painted in famille rose enamels with flowers and flower scrolls, as well as with the ‘Three Abudances’ and a total of five bats. Bears a mark to the base: ‘Thọ’ (longevity). D: 16,4 cm TÁCH MÀU HỒNG “BA SỰ THỊNH VƯỢNG” TRÁNG MEN PHÁP LAM HUẾ ĐƯỢC KHẮC CHỮ THỌ VIỆT NAM, CUỐI TRIỀU NHÀ NGUYỄN, THẾ KỶ 19 Notes: 1. According to Vietnam Annal Records, it is during the 8th year of the reign of Emperor Minh Mạng(1820-1839), i.e. 1827, that the technique of enamel on metal, originating from Canton / Guangzhou, China, was introduced to Vietnam. At that time, a workshop was established under the responsibility of the official court painter Vũ Văn Mai. 2. Five bats together stand for the ‘Five Blessings’, namely longevity, wealth, health and composure, virtue, and the desire to die a natural death in old age. The Three Abundances (sanduo - 三多), also known as the ‘Three Plenties’ consist of the peach (longevity), the pomegranate (descendants or progeny) and the citron (happiness and longevity). 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.