Pre-1975

The bowl and dish were preserved as family heirlooms within the household of Cụ Ông Bùi Thuần (1896–1948).

The bowl and dish were preserved as family heirlooms within the household of Cụ Ông Bùi Thuần (1896–1948).

Based on stylistic features—celadon green glaze, cobalt blue hand-painted motifs, weight (~400g), and form—the bát chiết yêu and accompanying dish are attributed to Chu Đậu kilns (Hải Dương), a major ceramic center of the era.

Based on stylistic features—celadon green glaze, cobalt blue hand-painted motifs, weight (~400g), and form—the bát chiết yêu and accompanying dish are attributed to Chu Đậu kilns (Hải Dương), a major ceramic center of the era.

In October 1955, Ngô Đình Diệm becomes the first President of South Vietnam after the national referendum. Eight years later, President Diệm is assassinated. At some point afterward, the dictionary leaves the Presidential Palace.

Author Nguyễn Văn Khôn personally inscribes and gifts the dictionary to then-Prime Minister Ngô Đình Diệm

Belonged to An Carmichael, who served in the Republic of Vietnam Air Force leading up to 1975.

Belonged to An Carmichael, who served in the Republic of Vietnam Air Force leading up to 1975.