*A LARGE BIÊN HÒA 边和 STONEWARE VASE OF ARCHAISTIC HU BRONZE SHAPE VIETNAM, BIÊN HÒA 边和 SCHOOL OF APPLIED ARTS, SECOND HALF OF 20TH CENTURY This bronze imitation vessel is heavily potted. Of faceted shape, it rests on a spread foot, has an elongated pear-shaped body, a waisted shoulder and an everted neck. The neck and the body are linked together with two applied handles. The vessel is painted all over in green to imitate bronze patina but for reserved biscuit parts shaped as cicada and taotie masks. The base bears an impressed mark: ‘边和’, lit. ‘Biên Hòa’. H: 32,8 cm *MỘT BÌNH HOA LỚN ĐỒ GỐM ĐÁ BIÊN HÒA 边和 HÌNH DẠNG GIỐNG ĐỒ ĐỒNG CỔ XƯA VIỆT NAM, TRƯỜNG HỌC MỸ THUẬT ỨNG DỤNG BIÊN HÒA 边和, NỬA CUỐI THẾ KỶ 20 IMPORTANT NOTICE: *This lot is under temporary importation. An extra VAT will be applied to the final invoice. The rate will depend on the final country of destination. The sole buyers based in Ireland will be subject to an extra 13,5% VAT. Please contact our office (yuchen@adams.ie) for further information. 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.