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Ref ID: 30915
Ref Type: Journal Article
Authors: Trinh Thi Hoa,
Phi Ngoc Tuyen,
Title: Chiec ngai tho son son thiep vang thuoc thoi Nguyen tai Bao tang lich su Viêt Nam TP Ho Chi Minh [ A red lacquered worship throne in the Nguyen period]
Date: 1994
Source: Khao Co Hoc
Language: Vietnamese
Notes: Diacriticals from original publication not included
Abstract: This throne measures 131 x 76 x 71.5 cm. It consists of 3 parts: handle, body, and platform. The handle is arc-shaped, red-lacquered, both ends embossed with figures of dragons. The body is a pillar linking the handle and the pedestal and both these parts are decorated dragon figure, lotus, dragon-horse, two dragons heading the sun . . . The platform is rectangular and disconnected with the two parts, decorated with leaves and geometric designs. This throne might be made in the late 19th century - early 20th century.
Date Created: 5/28/2004
Number: 89
Page Start: 107
Page End: 110