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A VIeTNAMese geMsTONe-seT gOld RePOussÉ
ANd sIlVeR hAIR cOMb WITh PhOeNIXes
Vietnam, 17th-18th century. The finely worked repoussé gold top element
depicting two confronting phoenixes with a round gemstone set in the center
between them, the comb crafted from silver.
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 good condition with minor traces of age and wear.
Weight: 61.6 g
Dimensions: Size 7 x 8.6 cm
estimate euR 4,000
Starting price EUr 2,000

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