Description: Vietnamese 17th C. Solid Jade Royal Family Emperor's Dragon Staff Head - This incredible piece is a 17th century Emperor's staff head carved from solid jade. The piece shows stunning attention to detail, and is carved from solid high quality green jade. This staff head 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), and has been a family heirloom passed down through several generations. 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.