VIETNAM. Round-shaped wooden screen inlaid with mother-of-pearl decorated with butterflies and flowers in foliage surrounding an inscription: "a birthday gift offered by several literati from the district of Nam Định to the prefect, in the third year of Đồng Khánh (1888)". Late 19th century. Diameter: 64 cm Total height 113 cm. Carved base of phoenix among flowers and rocks (cracks). Expert : Mrs Alice Jossaume, cabinet PORTIER Associés