A PHÁP LAM - HUẾ ENAMELS ‘DRAGON - RỒNG’ DISH POSSIBLY FROM THE SERVICES OF H.M. THE EMPERORS THIÊU TRI OR TU DUC Polychrome enamels on copper. Of circular shape, with a foliate rim and a shallow or recessed central part. It is finely painted in polychrome and bright enamels including pink with four dragons flying amidst clouds on the wing and with flowers and Daoist immortals in a reserved medallion in the recessed central part. D: 23 cm MỘT ĐĨA TRANG TRÍ HÌNH “DRAGON - RỒNG” MEN PHÁP LAM HUẾ CÓ THỂ DÙNG ĐỂ PHỤC VỤ CHO CÁC VỊ VUA THIỆU TRỊ HOẶC TỰ ĐỨC Notes: 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. 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.