Toilet bowl decorated with enamel painted on copper. Decorated in the center with flowers and fruits on a turquoise background (pomegranates, hands of Buddha, grapes...). The marli and the border are richly decorated with flowers and fruits on a royal blue background. The reverse side is decorated with two stylized royal blue dragons on a turquoise background. European shaped piece made in Hué, mid 19th century. (Small shocks and slight restorations). Diameter: 35 cm

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