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A SUITE OF FOUR (4) FOUR GENTLEMEN - B߈ÉN QUÝ ÔNG - ÕøøÕÉøÕ¡É LACQUERED WOODEN PANELS
BY THE STUDIO OF NGUYEN THÀNH LÊ (1919-2003)
VIETNAM, 20TH CENTURY
Each is of rectangle...
A SUITE OF FOUR (4) FOUR GENTLEMEN - B߈ÉN QUÝ ÔNG - ÕøøÕÉøÕ¡É LACQUERED WOODEN PANELS
BY THE STUDIO OF NGUYEN THÀNH LÊ (1919-2003)
VIETNAM, 20TH CENTURY
Each is of rectangle vertical shape, originally forming a folding screen. Adorned in gilt lacquer against a black ground with The Four Plants of Virtue (B߈æn Quý Ông, ÕøøÕÉøÕ¡É), i.e. the plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum.
Dimensions (each fold): H: 40,2 cm - w: 12 cm
Note: The Four Gentlemen also known as The Four Plants of Virtue, include the plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum. Each of these plants represents one of the seasons. The four plants together represent a year.
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