VIETNAM, early 20th century, A cream damask silk dress embroidered with fruit, flowers and butterflies in pastel polychrome, the edges highlighted with a blue flower and butterfly trim on a black background. Later altered for the front opening. Traces and stains. Provenance: Bordeaux family collection, through the descendants of the representative in France of the Emperor of Vietnam Bao Daï (1913-1997), Mr Paul AUROUSSEAU. Expert : Cabinet ANSAS PAPILLON et de LERY