Hanoi antique exhibition spotlights Red River civilisation

Updated: 18:57, 09/10/2024

More than 500 antiques about the Red River civilisation and the capital Hanoi are on display at an exhibition that opened on October 8 at the Hanoi Museum.

Organised in partnership with the Thang Long-Hanoi Antique Association, the exhibition features ancient objects in four groups.

Antiques on display at the event.

The Dong Son bronzeware group features objects from the 5th century BC to the third century, including drums, jar, knives, axes, and human and animal figurines.

These artefacts were mostly found in the northern delta provinces and along rivers such as Red River in Hanoi, Ma River in Thanh Hoa Province, and Ca River in Nghe An Province.

The second group features ceramic objects from the 11th century to the 17th century, including jars, pots, figurines, teapots, lime pots, bowls, and dishes, which were unearthed and collected in northern Vietnamese provinces.

The third group showcases Chinese porcelain ordered by Vietnamese aristocrats from the 18th century to the 19th century. They include jars, vases, flowerpots, and pen holders, which were collected in major cities such as Hanoi, Nam Dinh, Hue, and Ho Chi Minh City.

The fourth group features gilded wooden furniture and worshipping objects, which dated back to the 17th century to the 19th century, and were collected in northern localities such as Hanoi, Hai Duong, Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, and Nam Dinh.

Running until October 30, the exhibition provides an opportunity for the public, researchers, and antique collectors to learn about and gain a clearer understanding of ancient culture and arts through the objects on display.

By NDO