Description: Vietnamese 19th C. Nguyen Dynasty Imperial Carved Exotic Composition Noon Gate Scale Model (From a Vietnamese Royal Family) - This model is made of carved exotic composition and was the scale model of the central structures of the Hue Citadel and the Cua Ngo Mon (Noon Gate). This model was presented by Geomancers to show the planning of the framework of the Complex of Hue Monument. The monument was approved by Emperor Minh Mang and the domestic vision was the tour-de-force of Emperor Thieu Tri, who succeeded Minh Mang. The Complex of Hue Monument was recognized by UNESCO World Heritage on December 11, 1993 as a World Heritage Site, and is legally protected by international treaties. This is a true modern day treasure, and a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Vietnamese history. This piece has excellent investment potential, as it is thought by experts around the world and avid collectors that due to the rapid modernization of Vietnam, Vietnamese antiques will within the next ten years be more valuable than Chinese antiques. According to some of the most expert collectors in the world, what used to sell for hundreds are now selling for tens of thousands. This piece comes from the estate of a Vietnamese Royal Family (the family now lives in the United States, and wishes to remain private as they still have relatives living in Vietnam). Measurements: 21" x 33.5" x 19".