VietNamNet Bridge – To introduce to visitors at home and abroad about the processing techniques, the meaning of use and the artistic value of ancient jewelry of Vietnam, the National History Museum (No. 1 Trang Tien, Hanoi) has organized an exhibition entitled “Ancient jewelry of Vietnam.”
The four-month exhibition is showcasing almost 140 priceless pieces of ancient Vietnamese jewelry.
Opened on August 30, the exhibition hopes to help domestic and international visitors improve their understandings of the development of Vietnamese aesthetics throughout the different periods of its history.
The display includes pieces dating back to the prehistoric cultures of Dong Son, Sa Huynh, and Oc Eo, shaped from materials ranging from crystal, stone, and gems to metal and even bone.
One of its highlights is a rare collection of royal Nguyen dynasty gold, silver, jade, ivory, and tortoiseshell jewelry. The workmanship of these pieces represents the peak of the jeweler’s craft.
National History Museum Deputy Director Nguyen Dinh Chien noted the exhibition’s pieces are selected from thousands of years ago right up until the early 20th century.
Below are some items on display at the exhibition:
Silver bracelets carved peony and the long-lived letter (Chinese
script) of the 19th-20th century, from the collection of royal antiques
of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Gem earrings of the Dong Dau culture, 3,500-3,000 years ago. This is
unique kind of earrings which has been only found in Dong Dau culture.
Bronze earrings of the Oc Eo culture, the 4th-6th century.
Gem earrings of the Dong Nai culture, 2500-2000 years ago, excavated at the Giong Ca Vo site, HCM City.
Silver necklace, 19th-20th century, from the collections of royal antiques of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Bronze gloves with bells of the Dong Son culture, 2500-2000 years ago.
String of mollusk shell beads of the Bau Tro culture, 5000-4500 years
ago, excavated at the Xom Tham site in Quang Binh province.
Gem musical stone of the 19th-20th century, from the collection of royal antiques of the Nguyen dynasty.
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