Pair of Antique Vietnamese Rosewood Chairs

A pair of Chinese brass pedestal stands, 19/20th century with pierced decoration Measures: 90cm wide, 92cm high.

A pair of Japanese Kutani style porcelain cylindrical vases painted with birds on flowering branches, with borders of gilt on a spotted cream ground, marked on the underside JAPAN ...

A pair of Chinese export vases of black lacquer with gold gilt decoration. Decorated overall with chinese figures, trees and characters. Measures: height 23 in. (58.42 cm.) diam...

A pair of Chinese famille verte porcelain vases 19th century Of rouleau form, painted with reserves of flower baskets. Height 9.75...

A pair of antique Chinese porcelain vases with very beautiful hand paint. Excellent condition, measures: 12” x 8 '', the mouth of the vase is 5.5'', the bottom of the vase is 6.5, se...

19th century a pair of antique 31.5” large Chinese rosewood flower stands marble top insert, 2 pieces, the inset marble-top over carved rosewoo...

The artwork, with its foliage and floral motifs, suggests a connection to the natural world—a common theme in Vietnamese art. Such items were highly traded, and their recovery from shipwrecks helps us understand the extent of maritime commerce in Southeast Asia during the 15th and 16th centuries. This piece embodies the craftsmanship and aesthetic values of the period, providing insights into the cultural and economic contexts of its time. Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty Region : North Annam Type : Bowl Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogue Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard Auction Catalogs / San Francisco Butterfields 2000 * Vietnamese trade ceramics Around the mid-14th century, Vietnam developed its ceramics production technology by producing blue and white porcelain, and began to export it overseas. During this period, China Ming Dynasty implemented a policy of lifting the ban from 1371 to 1657 and restricted foreign trade. This served as a good opportunity in the trade history of Vietnamese ceramics...

A 19th century antique Chinese heavily carved rosewood chair with lotus, rosewood apron with design, see more pictures. Measures: 37.5" height x 21” x 17".