19th Century Vietnamese Silver Presentation Bowl with Buddhist Symbols

Antique Vietnamese silver finished presentation bowl, Northern…
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Antique Vietnamese silver finished presentation bowl, Northern Vietnam, Nguyen Dynasty, 19th century. The body finely decorated in repousse with four cartouches containing Buddhist symbols. The lid centre with shou character (longevity) surrounded by four medallions depicting floral designs of peonies, bamboo, prunus and chrysanthemum, (representing the four seasons), marked with the numeral '4' on the base, 10 cm high, 21 cm diameter, 437 grams. Provenance: : Private Collection Melbourne. Acquired in HO Chi Minh city, January, 1994.

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  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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