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A FINe VIeTNAMese gOld ‘leAF’ dIsh,
eX-cOllecTION bAO dAI
Vietnam, 19th century. Naturalistically cast in the form of a leaf with finely
executed veins, the elegantly curved stem cast separately.
Provenance: Ex-collection of Bao Dai, last emperor of the Nguyen dynasty
(a letter of provenance signed by Dr. Zelnik will be handed out to the winning
bidder upon request). Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold
Museum, acquired from the above. Institutional art collection in Belgium,
acquired from the above.
condition: Very condition with minor traces of age and wear. Fine copper-red
patina.

Weight: 13.2 g
Dimensions: Length 9.5 cm
Published: The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum, page 72, Budapest
2013 (erroneously described as Cambodia, 13th-15th century).
estimate euR 6,000
Starting price EUr 3,000

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