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A VIeTNAMese AMeThysT-seT sIlVeR RePOussÉ
cOMb WITh PhOeNIX ANd dRAgON

Vietnam, 18th-19th century. The fine comb crafted from silver with a silver
repoussé top element depicting a confronting phoenix and dragon, a magic pearl
in the form of an oval amethyst set between the two mythical beasts.

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: Excellent condition with only few minor traces of age and wear.

Weight: 26.7 g
Dimensions: Size 5.7 x 6.8 cm

Literature comparison: A similar piece is published in The Zelnik Istvan Southeast
Asian Gold Museum, page 67, Budapest 2013.

estimate euR 3,000
Starting price EUr 1,500

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