Nguyen Dynasty gold bowl fetches EUR680,000 at French auction

The bowl fetched 27 times higher compared to the value estimated by the French auction house of between EUR20,000 and EUR25,000.

According to details published on the auction house’ official website, the bowl features an image of a dragon and is seven cm tall and weighs 456.6g.

Million noted that the bowl possesses a crack and had been part of a collection of a doctor who worked in Hue during the 20th century.

nguyen dynasty gold bowl fetches eur680,000 at french auction picture 2

A gold card from King Duy Tan is sold for EUR70,000

Furthermore, a gold card from King Duy Tan, who reigned from 1907 to 1916, was also sold for EUR70,000 at the auction. The card, which is 8.6 cm tall and weigh 75.5 g, also fetched 8.7 times higher than Million’s initial price prediction.

The post Nguyen Dynasty gold bowl fetches EUR680,000 at French auction appeared first on Vietexplorer.com.

View more from VietExplorer:

Poll shows 60% of Japanese want Games cancelled
Vietnamese woman with ‘brittle bone’ disease offers free classes to disadvantaged youths
In photo: The vibrant colors of lotus blossom on Hanoi streets
Another Vietnamese painting sold for million dollar in Hong Kong
Coastal city’s fish noodle soup
Vietnam could observe super blood moon eclipse today
A trek into Vietnam’s oldest national park
Passion over paralysis: One woman’s fight to rebuild her life
Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day marked nationwide
Enjoying lotus scented tea on summer days
Multi-sensory experiences of “Xam” singing
Statue of General Vo Nguyen Giap in Truong Sa archipelago
Five experiences in Pu Luong nature reserve to escape summer heat
The new model of “Camping café” appears in Thu Duc City
Ca muoi – a favorite Vietnamese side dish in summer
Lai Vung: Delicious traditional fermented pork roll (nem chua) dishes
Majestic super blood moon observing on May 26
Beloved Vietnamese ‘People’s Artisan’ turns 100 yet continues to sing
Bun nghe xao long, a unique dish of Hue
In photo and video: Lifelike clock paintings made of glue, sand and stone

Nhận xét

Đăng nhận xét

Bài đăng phổ biến từ blog này

Truong Sa: Hanoi Armed Forces Exchanging Views on Contributions Over Recent Years

Hình ảnh
The event was held both in person at Hanoi Command and online to 32 locations in districts, towns, and units under the Command. During the event, the delegates reviewed the activities carried out in the past 14 years to promote communication about the seas and islands and support the people and soldiers on Truong Sa. The Hanoi Command has organized numerous delegations to Truong Sa and the DK1 rig house, as well as provided support for the construction projects such as Thu Do Hotel, 10 Multipurpose Cultural Houses, 3 CV, CQ boats. Additionally, they have also provided financial aid for various projects and brought specialty gifts from Vietnam’s localities to the islands, along with household and entertainment equipment. Sending gifts to the islands. Talking with the locals. An art exchange. A break between activities. Growing vegetables on the islands. A training session. Moment of farewell. VNT writers The...
Đọc thêm

Hanoi’s First Bike-Only Lane Set to Open

Hình ảnh
The Hanoi Department of Transport has announced that Hanoi will soon have a new 4km long and 4m wide cycle path along the To Lich River. This dedicated bicycle lane, which will pass through the Cau Giay and Dong Da districts, is set to open on February 1, 2024. The purpose of this project is to provide a safe and convenient transportation option for cyclists in the city. The cycle path will connect Lang Station of Cat Linh – Ha Dong Metro Line and No.8 Station of the Nhon-Hanoi Metro Line. The total investment for the project is estimated to be VND65 billion (US$2.64 million). There will be six public bicycle stations along the route, including two major stations at the Transportation University and Lang Station. These stations will provide approximately 100 bicycles and electric bikes to cater to the needs of Hanoi’s residents and students. In addition to the cycle path along the To Lich River, Hanoi also plans to designate the sidewalks around Hoa Binh Park and Hoang Minh Thao S...
Đọc thêm

Vietnamese Culture Introduced In UK’s Birmingham

Hình ảnh
The event attracted 150 students from Vietnam and other countries, as well as Vietnamese living in the locality. Ao Dai Collection by designer Anna Hoang is performed at the event. (Photo:VNA) Held as part of the Vietnam Days in the UK 2023 from March 28 to April 27, the program included a photo exhibition on Vietnam-UK relations, art performances, folk games, and “Ao dai” (Vietnamese traditional long dress) show. The event was organized by the Vietnamese Student Associations of Aston University, the University of Birmingham, and the University of Northampton of the UK and it drew the participation of 150 people, who are Vietnamese and international students and overseas Vietnamese people in the city. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to UK Nguyen Hoang Long called on the Vietnamese student community in the UK to actively introduce Vietnam’s image to British friends, helping promote solidarity, friendship, and people-to-people exchanges between th...
Đọc thêm