Tea set, water used by King Bao Dai: Material: lacquer (traditional Vietnamese craft for over 1000 years)
– Decorative pattern: five-clawed dragon and scattered clouds, the unique and characteristic symbol of the emperor
– Inside the item: all gilded with 24K gold (slightly old due to use)
– Outside: gilded with 24K gold dragon and cloud reliefs – Symbol: on the body of the drinking cup are two words “Bao Dai”
– Origin: Cochinchina Colonial Council – President Le Van Trung presented to King Bao Dai – on a tour of South Vietnam.
