AN INTERESTING ‘SOUL OF THE DECEASED’ SILK PANEL WITH THREE (3) SEAL IMPRESSIONS VIETNAM, LATE NGUYEN DYNASTY, LATE 19TH CENTURY An horizontal rectangular silk panel with a red color cord knot and framed with a glass. It is impressed with three red seals in zhuanshu or seal script. An old handwritten collector label or note is attached to it. Written in French, it says: ‘Annam L’âme en soie représentation matérielle de l’âme du mort dans les funérailles Tour du monde 1890’ (lit. ‘The silk soul a material representation of the soul of the deceased in the funerals World tour 1890). Dimensions: - the sole silk panel: 11 x 32,5 cm - the silk panel together with its frame: 20,2 x 48,4 cm MỘT BỨC TRANH LỤA “LINH HỒN CỦA NGƯỜI CHẾT” ĐÁNG CHÚ Ý VỚI BA (3) BẢN KHẮC CON DẤU VIỆT NAM, CUỐI TRIỀU NHÀ NGUYỄN, CUỐI THẾ KỶ 19 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.