A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE ‘DAOIST IMMORTALS’ PORCELAIN DISH WARMERS WITH A SEAL MARK POSSIBLY VIETNAM, LATE NGUYEN DYNASTY, LATE 19TH CENTURY It has a spread foot surmounted by a baluster body topped by a cup. The body is openworked with two quatrefoil holes. It is finely painted with landscapes, pavilions and Daoist immortals. One rim has a metal mount. Both pieces bear an identical cobalt blue four-character mark in archaistic seal script. H: 13,5 cm MỘT CẶP BÁT LÀM ẤM ĐĨA HỌA TIẾT “BÁT TIÊN” BẰNG SỨ XANH VÀ TRẮNG VỚI CON DẤU CÓ THỂ LÀ VIỆT NAM, CUỐI TRIỀU NHÀ NGUYỄN, CUỐI THẾ KỶ 19 Note: The Eight Immortals (八仙) are eight daoists who have attained immortality. 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.