Ritual Objects for Altars
A GREAT CANDLE STAND
Hand-carved wood and lacquered with true-gold leaf; Kinh people, Red River Valley, northern Vietnam; late 19th century Size : 114cmx24cmx19cm
A PAIR OF RITUAL COUPLETS
Hand-carved wood and lacquered; Kinh people, Red River Valley, northern Vietnam; early 20th century N1.20.1.16 Size: 28cmx211cmx15cm
ANTIQUE RITUAL SIGN
Hand-carved wood and lacquered; Kinh people, Red River Valley, northern Vietnam; early 20th century 1-2ST41
ANTIQUE RITUAL STELE
Hand-carved wood and lacquered; Kinh people, Red River Valley, northern Vietnam; 19th century Size : 43cmx16,5cmx7cm
ANTIQUE RITUAL THRONE
Hand-carved wood and highlighted with true-gold leaf; Kinh people, Red River Valley, northern Vietnam; late 19th century Size: 108cmx63cmx48cm
DIVINE LETTERS’ STAND
Hand-carved wood and lacquered with unicorns, painted with dragon designs; Kinh people, Red River Valley, northern Vietnam; late 19th century
ONE OF EIGHT TREASURES
Hand-carved wood and lacquered; Kinh people, Red River Valley, northern Vietnam; late 19th century Size : 201cmx40cmx6cm
RITUAL BOXES FOR KEEPING WATER BOWL
Hand-crafted bronze; Kinh people, Red River Valley, northern Vietnam; late 19th century 1.BS24 Dimension: 11cm, Height: 23cm
RITUAL CANDLE STAND
Hand-carved wood and lacquered; Kinh people, Red River Valley, northern Vietnam; late 19th century Size : 126cmx30cmx16cm
RITUAL CRANES ON THE TURTLES
Hand-crafted bronze; Kinh (Viet) people, Red River Valley, northern Vietnam; 19th century
RITUAL SWORD
Hand-carved wood and lacquered with true-gold leaf; Kinh people, Red River Valley, northern Vietnam; 19th century N2.15.8.19 Size: 93cmx21.5cmx10cm