Thiệu Trị (1841-1847), Ngợc Khánh. Large translucent white jade Khánh engraved around the rim with a decoration of dragons facing each other in clouds, framing engraved and gilded characters, on the obverse THIỆU TRỊ TRÂN BƯŨ, meaning "precious badge of dignity of the Emperor Thiệu Trị", on the reverse THUẬN MỸ THỪA PHỦ, meaning "submit to beauty to acquire treasure". Gold suspension chain, pendant in the form of an Annamite knot, adorned with four bangs of alternating mother-of-pearl and coral beads finished with green pearls, suspended from four large coral beads.
96 x 55 mm, gross weight 81.81 g
Provenance: collection of S.A.I. le Prince Bảo Long, Binoche sale at Drouot, November 22, 1995, no. 11.
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