A PAIR OF BLEU DE HUE ‘MANDARIN DUCKS AND LOTUS POND’ PORCELAIN LIDDED POTS VIETNAM, POSSIBLY LATE NGUYEN DYNASTY Finely painted in underglaze cobalt blue with Mandarin ducks frolicking on a lotus pond. H: 20 cm MỘT CẶP HŨ CÓ NẮP BẰNG SỨ MEN LAM BLEU DE HUE HỌA TIẾT “VỊT UYÊN ƯƠNG VÀ HỒ SEN” VIỆT NAM, CUỐI TRIỀU NHÀ NGUYỄN, CUỐI THẾ KỶ 19 Notes: 1. Mandarin ducks are believed to mate for life and, therefore, a pair of mandarin ducks symbolize fidelity, conjugal affection, peace and prosperity. 2. Compare with a related a bleu de hué water pipe with an identical decoration sold in these rooms 2021-11-23, lot 205, for €5,000. 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.