VietNamNet Bridge – Wood carving and lacquered painting is a profession with a long tradition in Vietnam. These types of objects have been found in the Dong Son period’s tombs excavated in many sites in Vietnam. Some objects’ images are now on show at the special exhibition Sparkling – Collection of lacquered and gilded wood objects at the Vietnam National Museum of History, 1 Trang Tien Street, Hanoi.
The exhibition introduces nearly 100 objects dating from the Le and Nguyen dynasties, including statues and objects for worship with decorations of Vietnamese sacred and mythical animals.
The unique and rare objects will be shown to the public for the first time.
Along with the history of the Vietnamese feudal dynasties as well as the development of religions and creeds, the industry of lacquered and gilded wares became more and more prosperous.
Although undergoing many ups and downs, the industry has recovered and flourished.
In addition to agriculture, many regions in our country have auxiliary jobs as carpentry for the construction of houses, pagodas, furniture, statues or ornaments.
Lacquered and gilded objects were made through many meticulous steps with high aesthetic and national identity.
Base on the basis of the traditional quintessence, the artists created valuable products to serve the needs of daily living and spiritual activities.
The exhibition will last until November 30, 2017.
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