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Gold Nguyen Dynasty items exhibited in Hue
  • | nguoilaodong, dtinews.vn | September 07, 2018 08:45 PM
More than 80 items featuring the dragons and phoenixes from the Nguyen Dynasty are being displayed at an exhibition in Hue City.


Gold Nguyen Dynasty items exhibited in Hue



On September 7, Hue Monuments Conservation Centre and the Vietnam National Museum of History jointly held the exhibition to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Complex of Hue Monuments was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the 15th anniversary of Hue court music was recognised as Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Besides office items such as gold pen holder and seal, there are also many items used in daily lives made from silver and gemstones. Most of the items have dragons and phoenixes details, the symbol for the kings and queens.

The items have high historical and cultural value, showing off the craftsmanship of the time. The organisers also released a book about dragon and phoenix items of Nguyen Dynasty which contains the images and information of each item.

The exhibition will be opened from September 7 to December 5.

Some photos from the exhibition:


Gold plated medal for the mandarins' contribution to the country

  

  


Dragon statue made from gold and wood


Gold seals in the king's office


The king's hat with decorations made from gold, coral and gemstones


Sword with gold handle



A pen holder

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