A BIEN HOA 边和 STONEWARE ‘TRUNG SISTERS / HAI BÀ TRƯNG’ VASE VIETNAM, 20TH CENTURY Of elongated egg-shaped body surmounted but a short tubular neck. Slip decorated in dark tones against a light brown background with a continuous scene depicting the Trung Sisters. A number engraved to the base (‘3’). H: 48 cm MỘT BÌNH HOA HỌA TIẾT “HAI BÀ TRƯNG” ĐỒ GỐM ĐÁ BIÊN HÒA 边和 VIỆT NAM, THẾ KỶ 20 Notre: The Trưng sisters (Hai Bà Trưng, ��婆徵) were Vietnamese military leaders who ruled for three years after rebelling in AD 40 against the first Chinese domination of Vietnam. They are regarded as national heroines of Vietnam. Their names were Trưng Trắc and Trưng Nhị. 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.