This book is a collection of ancient poems and paintings on tea plates, a typical Vietnamese style, was made in the Nguyen Dynasty, from the 18th to 19th centuries. Introduction of author Tran Dinh Son: "The content of this book is to make as an exhibition of made-to-order tea plates that were used in Vietnam. Since we would like the readers to get some enjoyment in a comfortable way for the sake of entertaining their minds, this is not a professional compilation like a research work. The readers can turn randomly to any page to their liking, and imagination will take us to the land of bliss where monks, immortals, recluses namely Chao Fu, Xu You, Dushun, Tu Thuc under the peaceful Yao, Shun, Ly, Tran dynasties. This book is the result of our self-study of Chinese ink painting, classical references and the literature in Sino-Nom scripts inscribed on made-to-order porcelains. After 12 years, this book has been receiving andless affection of readers who adore culture and respect heritage of the ancestors. This reprint is to supplement some precious items that are currently discovered and had photos retouched for an improved edition."