Description: TWO VIETNAMESE HOI AN HOARD BLUE AND WHITE BOXES 15TH CENTURY
One cylindrical stoneware box decorated in underglaze blue to the flattened top depicting a stylised flower within a circular lappet border. The other box in the shape of a mangosteen, decorated to the sides with birds in flight and orchids. Both boxes retaining an excellent sheen to the glaze and strong cobalt colour to the painting.
The larger box 5cm high, 6.8cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Both boxes salvaged from the Hoi An Hoard, with official SAGA and VISAL numbered labels. The larger box numbered 216151. The mangosteen shaped box numbered 91309.
Condition Report: Condition:
The larger box with one chip to the inner rim of the base, and a very small chip to the outer rim of the lid. The mangosteen shaped box with a chip to the inner rim of the lid. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.