Tall Footed Bowl with Polychrome Enamel Decoration Vietnam, Lê dynasty, 15th–16th century A rare and elegant tall footed bowl decorated in vibrant polychrome enamels, representative of the refined ceramic production associated with the Vietnamese Lê dynasty. The exterior walls and high foot are outlined in iron red and enriched with green and yellow enamels, forming stylised floral and leafy sprays above jewelled lotus-petal borders. The flared interior rim is painted with a scrolling decorative band, while the well is ornamented with circles in iron red over underglaze-blue lines, typical of the Vietnamese polychrome wares of the period. The deeply recessed exterior foot area is covered with a brown wash, another feature associated with early Chu Đậu production. This bowl reflects the sophisticated craftsmanship of the famous Chu Đậu kilns of northern Vietnam, one of the leading ceramic centres of Southeast Asia during the 15th and 16th centuries. Chu Đậu wares were highly valued in both regional and international trade and are admired today for their elegant forms and distinctive combination of underglaze blue and overglaze enamel decoration. Comparable examples are known, including a similar polychrome bowl sold at Bonhams: https://www.bonhams.com/auction/24265/lot/868/a-tall-footed-bowl-with-polychrome-enamel-decoration-le-dynasty-15th16th-century/ A related bowl is also preserved in the Tokyo National Museum, where examples of this type have been designated Important Cultural Property (Jūyō Bunkazai): https://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_free_page/index.php?id=2149&lang=en Dimensions: H 9.7 × W 14 cm Condition: Overall in good condition. A hairline crack extends from the centre of the well to the foot rim. Wear, glaze crackle, minor scratches, and accumulated dirt consistent with age. Please examine the images carefully. Small imperfections and kiln-firing flaws are not always described in detail. The written condition report is indicative only; the photographs provide the definitive and binding description of the item’s condition. Shipping: The item will be securely packed and shipped with insurance, without stand.