Vietnamese Emperor Khai Dinh Carved Jade Lidded Ink Pad From Imperial Study Hall (From a Vietnamese Royal Family) - This magnificent piece of imperial Vietnamese history is a hand carved jade lidded ink pad used in the study hall of Nguyen Emperor Khai Dinh. The pad and lid are carved from one solid piece of impressive jade and the lid is elaborately decorated with a scrolled dragon motif. This is an absolutely stunning piece of Vietnamese imperial history that truly belongs in a museum. This piece comes from the estate of a Vietnamese Royal Family (the family now lives in the United States, and wishes to remain private as they still have relatives living in Vietnam). This piece has excellent investment potential, as it is thought by experts around the world and avid collectors that due to the rapid modernization of Vietnam, Vietnamese antiques will within the next ten years be more valuable than Chinese antiques. According to some of the most expert collectors in the world, what used to sell for hundreds are now selling for tens of thousands. Measurements: 8"L x 4.5"W.